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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,266.94, 98,358.75 and 41,046.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,266.94, 98,358.75 and 41,046.38 is: 56,649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,266.94 : 98,358.75 = 41,046.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,266.94/98,358.75 = 41,046.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,266.94x = 98,358.75 × 41,046.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,266.94x = 4,037,270,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,270,137.03/71,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,649.98

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