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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,163.16, 61,744.26 and 9,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,163.16, 61,744.26 and 9,998.44 is: 14,997.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,163.16 : 61,744.26 = 9,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,163.16/61,744.26 = 9,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,163.16x = 61,744.26 × 9,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,163.16x = 617,346,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,346,278.95/41,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,997.54

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