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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,163.98, 61,745.94 and 9,999.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,163.98, 61,745.94 and 9,999.23 is: 14,998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,163.98 : 61,745.94 = 9,999.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,163.98/61,745.94 = 9,999.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,163.98x = 61,745.94 × 9,999.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,163.98x = 617,411,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,411,546.90/41,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,998.83

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