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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,283.92, 98,363.18 and 41,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,283.92, 98,363.18 and 41,079.14 is: 56,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,283.92 : 98,363.18 = 41,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,283.92/98,363.18 = 41,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,283.92x = 98,363.18 × 41,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,283.92x = 4,040,674,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,674,842.07/71,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,684.24

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