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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,131.58, 61,697.40 and 9,966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,131.58, 61,697.40 and 9,966.86 is: 14,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,131.58 : 61,697.40 = 9,966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,131.58/61,697.40 = 9,966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,131.58x = 61,697.40 × 9,966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,131.58x = 614,929,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,929,348.16/41,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.30

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