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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,222.76, 98,312.27 and 41,020.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,222.76, 98,312.27 and 41,020.29 is: 56,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,222.76 : 98,312.27 = 41,020.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,222.76/98,312.27 = 41,020.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,222.76x = 98,312.27 × 41,020.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,222.76x = 4,032,797,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,797,620.86/71,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,622.32

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