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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,265.76, 98,331.12 and 42,581.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,265.76, 98,331.12 and 42,581.11 is: 58,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,265.76 : 98,331.12 = 42,581.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,265.76/98,331.12 = 42,581.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,265.76x = 98,331.12 × 42,581.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,265.76x = 4,187,047,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,047,991.32/71,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,752.59

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