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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,213.89, 98,299.90 and 41,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,213.89, 98,299.90 and 41,011.23 is: 56,609.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,213.89 : 98,299.90 = 41,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,213.89/98,299.90 = 41,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,213.89x = 98,299.90 × 41,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,213.89x = 4,031,399,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,399,807.88/71,213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,609.74

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