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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,719.29, 62,581.68 and 16,756.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,719.29, 62,581.68 and 16,756.11 is: 25,135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,719.29 : 62,581.68 = 16,756.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,719.29/62,581.68 = 16,756.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,719.29x = 62,581.68 × 16,756.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,719.29x = 1,048,625,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,625,514.06/41,719.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.27

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