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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,194.14, 98,245.51 and 40,975.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,194.14, 98,245.51 and 40,975.27 is: 56,544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,194.14 : 98,245.51 = 40,975.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,194.14/98,245.51 = 40,975.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,194.14x = 98,245.51 × 40,975.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,194.14x = 4,025,635,950.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,635,950.49/71,194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,544.48

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