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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,293.52, 98,392.38 and 41,079.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,293.52, 98,392.38 and 41,079.98 is: 56,694.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,293.52 : 98,392.38 = 41,079.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,293.52/98,392.38 = 41,079.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,293.52x = 98,392.38 × 41,079.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,293.52x = 4,041,957,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,957,002.55/71,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,694.59

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