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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,284.18, 98,394.08 and 41,089.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,284.18, 98,394.08 and 41,089.69 is: 56,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,284.18 : 98,394.08 = 41,089.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,284.18/98,394.08 = 41,089.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,284.18x = 98,394.08 × 41,089.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,284.18x = 4,042,981,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,981,753.06/71,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,716.40

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