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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,285.59, 98,396.02 and 41,091.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,285.59, 98,396.02 and 41,091.09 is: 56,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,285.59 : 98,396.02 = 41,091.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,285.59/98,396.02 = 41,091.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,285.59x = 98,396.02 × 41,091.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,285.59x = 4,043,199,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,199,713.46/71,285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,718.33

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