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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,286, 98,400.60 and 41,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,286, 98,400.60 and 41,478 is: 57,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,286 : 98,400.60 = 41,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,286/98,400.60 = 41,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,286x = 98,400.60 × 41,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,286x = 4,081,460,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,460,086.80/71,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,254.72

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