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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,285.13, 98,373.48 and 41,477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,285.13, 98,373.48 and 41,477.13 is: 57,238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,285.13 : 98,373.48 = 41,477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,285.13/98,373.48 = 41,477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,285.13x = 98,373.48 × 41,477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,285.13x = 4,080,249,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,249,618.51/71,285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,238.44

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