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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,251.93, 98,319.01 and 41,047.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,251.93, 98,319.01 and 41,047.03 is: 56,639.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,251.93 : 98,319.01 = 41,047.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,251.93/98,319.01 = 41,047.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,251.93x = 98,319.01 × 41,047.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,251.93x = 4,035,702,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,702,964.06/71,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,639.91

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