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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,169.57, 98,223.77 and 40,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,169.57, 98,223.77 and 40,954.28 is: 56,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,169.57 : 98,223.77 = 40,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,169.57/98,223.77 = 40,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,169.57x = 98,223.77 × 40,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,169.57x = 4,022,683,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,683,390.50/71,169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,522.52

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