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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,026.67, 98,022.35 and 40,822.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,026.67, 98,022.35 and 40,822.54 is: 56,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,026.67 : 98,022.35 = 40,822.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,026.67/98,022.35 = 40,822.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,026.67x = 98,022.35 × 40,822.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,026.67x = 4,001,521,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,521,303.77/71,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,338.29

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