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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.14, 61,738.26 and 9,994.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.14, 61,738.26 and 9,994.42 is: 14,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.14 : 61,738.26 = 9,994.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.14/61,738.26 = 9,994.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.14x = 61,738.26 × 9,994.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.14x = 617,038,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,038,100.51/41,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,991.52

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