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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.66, 61,743.51 and 9,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.66, 61,743.51 and 9,997.94 is: 14,996.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.66 : 61,743.51 = 9,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.66/61,743.51 = 9,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.66x = 61,743.51 × 9,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.66x = 617,307,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,307,908.37/41,162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.79

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