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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.16, 61,742.76 and 9,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.16, 61,742.76 and 9,997.44 is: 14,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.16 : 61,742.76 = 9,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.16/61,742.76 = 9,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.16x = 61,742.76 × 9,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.16x = 617,269,538.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,269,538.53/41,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.04

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