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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,289.23, 98,403.72 and 41,086.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,289.23, 98,403.72 and 41,086.61 is: 56,713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,289.23 : 98,403.72 = 41,086.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,289.23/98,403.72 = 41,086.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,289.23x = 98,403.72 × 41,086.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,289.23x = 4,043,075,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,075,266.19/71,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,713.69

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