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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,161.02, 61,741.53 and 9,996.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,161.02, 61,741.53 and 9,996.06 is: 14,994.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,161.02 : 61,741.53 = 9,996.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,161.02/61,741.53 = 9,996.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,161.02x = 61,741.53 × 9,996.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,161.02x = 617,172,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,172,038.37/41,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.09

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