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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,163.52, 61,745.28 and 9,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,163.52, 61,745.28 and 9,998.56 is: 14,997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,163.52 : 61,745.28 = 9,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,163.52/61,745.28 = 9,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,163.52x = 61,745.28 × 9,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,163.52x = 617,363,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,363,886.80/41,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,997.84

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