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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.66, 61,739.37 and 9,994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.66, 61,739.37 and 9,994.91 is: 14,992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.66 : 61,739.37 = 9,994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.66/61,739.37 = 9,994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.66x = 61,739.37 × 9,994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.66x = 617,079,446.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,079,446.61/41,159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,992.34

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