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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,224.56, 98,286.84 and 41,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,224.56, 98,286.84 and 41,011.02 is: 56,593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,224.56 : 98,286.84 = 41,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,224.56/98,286.84 = 41,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,224.56x = 98,286.84 × 41,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,224.56x = 4,030,843,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,843,560.98/71,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,593.45

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