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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,182.28, 98,241.30 and 40,966.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,182.28, 98,241.30 and 40,966.98 is: 56,540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,182.28 : 98,241.30 = 40,966.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,182.28/98,241.30 = 40,966.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,182.28x = 98,241.30 × 40,966.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,182.28x = 4,024,649,372.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,649,372.27/71,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,540.05

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