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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,266.92, 98,358.78 and 41,046.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,266.92, 98,358.78 and 41,046.36 is: 56,649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,266.92 : 98,358.78 = 41,046.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,266.92/98,358.78 = 41,046.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,266.92x = 98,358.78 × 41,046.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,266.92x = 4,037,269,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,269,893.04/71,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,649.98

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