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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,131.27, 61,696.31 and 9,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,131.27, 61,696.31 and 9,966.31 is: 14,949.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,131.27 : 61,696.31 = 9,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,131.27/61,696.31 = 9,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,131.27x = 61,696.31 × 9,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,131.27x = 614,884,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,884,501.48/41,131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.32

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