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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,292.59, 98,408.36 and 41,089.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,292.59, 98,408.36 and 41,089.94 is: 56,718.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,292.59 : 98,408.36 = 41,089.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,292.59/98,408.36 = 41,089.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,292.59x = 98,408.36 × 41,089.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,292.59x = 4,043,592,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,592,910.41/71,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,718.28

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