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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,214.52, 98,283.36 and 41,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,214.52, 98,283.36 and 41,001 is: 56,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,214.52 : 98,283.36 = 41,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,214.52/98,283.36 = 41,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,214.52x = 98,283.36 × 41,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,214.52x = 4,029,716,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,716,043.36/71,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,585.60

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