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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,265.44, 98,356.68 and 41,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,265.44, 98,356.68 and 41,044.88 is: 56,647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,265.44 : 98,356.68 = 41,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,265.44/98,356.68 = 41,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,265.44x = 98,356.68 × 41,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,265.44x = 4,037,037,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,037,636.02/71,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,647.91

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