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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,266.16, 98,357.74 and 41,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,266.16, 98,357.74 and 41,045.60 is: 56,648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,266.16 : 98,357.74 = 41,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,266.16/98,357.74 = 41,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,266.16x = 98,357.74 × 41,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,266.16x = 4,037,152,596.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,152,596.22/71,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,648.94

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