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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,261.66, 98,351.53 and 41,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,261.66, 98,351.53 and 41,041.10 is: 56,642.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,261.66 : 98,351.53 = 41,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,261.66/98,351.53 = 41,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,261.66x = 98,351.53 × 41,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,261.66x = 4,036,455,121.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,455,121.16/71,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,642.73

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