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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,293.82, 98,407.37 and 41,099.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,293.82, 98,407.37 and 41,099.32 is: 56,729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,293.82 : 98,407.37 = 41,099.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,293.82/98,407.37 = 41,099.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,293.82x = 98,407.37 × 41,099.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,293.82x = 4,044,475,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,475,538.47/71,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,729.68

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