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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,291.62, 98,404.35 and 41,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,291.62, 98,404.35 and 41,097.13 is: 56,726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,291.62 : 98,404.35 = 41,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,291.62/98,404.35 = 41,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,291.62x = 98,404.35 × 41,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,291.62x = 4,044,136,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,136,364.52/71,291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,726.67

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