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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,294.53, 98,357.67 and 41,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,294.53, 98,357.67 and 41,063.68 is: 56,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,294.53 : 98,357.67 = 41,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,294.53/98,357.67 = 41,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,294.53x = 98,357.67 × 41,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,294.53x = 4,038,928,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,928,170.51/71,294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,651.31

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