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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,237.52, 98,315.10 and 41,023.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,237.52, 98,315.10 and 41,023.98 is: 56,617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,237.52 : 98,315.10 = 41,023.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,237.52/98,315.10 = 41,023.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,237.52x = 98,315.10 × 41,023.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,237.52x = 4,033,276,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,276,696.10/71,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,617.31

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