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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,158.14, 61,736.76 and 9,993.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,158.14, 61,736.76 and 9,993.42 is: 14,990.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,158.14 : 61,736.76 = 9,993.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,158.14/61,736.76 = 9,993.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,158.14x = 61,736.76 × 9,993.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,158.14x = 616,961,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,961,372.12/41,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,990.02

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