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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,293, 98,410.30 and 41,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,293, 98,410.30 and 41,485 is: 57,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,293 : 98,410.30 = 41,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,293/98,410.30 = 41,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,293x = 98,410.30 × 41,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,293x = 4,082,551,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,551,295.50/71,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,264.41

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