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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,160.52, 61,740.97 and 9,995.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,160.52, 61,740.97 and 9,995.78 is: 14,993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,160.52 : 61,740.97 = 9,995.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,160.52/61,740.97 = 9,995.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,160.52x = 61,740.97 × 9,995.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,160.52x = 617,149,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,149,153.11/41,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.72

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