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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.92, 61,743.84 and 9,998.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.92, 61,743.84 and 9,998.14 is: 14,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.92 : 61,743.84 = 9,998.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.92/61,743.84 = 9,998.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.92x = 61,743.84 × 9,998.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.92x = 617,323,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,323,556.46/41,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,997.08

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