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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,217.84, 98,289.93 and 41,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,217.84, 98,289.93 and 41,004.44 is: 56,591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,217.84 : 98,289.93 = 41,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,217.84/98,289.93 = 41,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,217.84x = 98,289.93 × 41,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,217.84x = 4,030,323,537.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,323,537.29/71,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,591.49

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