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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.02, 61,738.71 and 9,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.02, 61,738.71 and 9,994.27 is: 14,991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.02 : 61,738.71 = 9,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.02/61,738.71 = 9,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.02x = 61,738.71 × 9,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.02x = 617,033,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,033,337.19/41,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,991.45

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