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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,304.57, 98,403.93 and 41,094.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,304.57, 98,403.93 and 41,094.81 is: 56,712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,304.57 : 98,403.93 = 41,094.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,304.57/98,403.93 = 41,094.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,304.57x = 98,403.93 × 41,094.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,304.57x = 4,043,890,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,890,806.60/71,304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,712.93

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