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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,151.08, 98,185.70 and 40,941.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,151.08, 98,185.70 and 40,941.01 is: 56,497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,151.08 : 98,185.70 = 40,941.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,151.08/98,185.70 = 40,941.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,151.08x = 98,185.70 × 40,941.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,151.08x = 4,019,821,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,821,950.64/71,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,497.00

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