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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,332.75, 98,465.12 and 41,524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,332.75, 98,465.12 and 41,524.75 is: 57,319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,332.75 : 98,465.12 = 41,524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,332.75/98,465.12 = 41,524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,332.75x = 98,465.12 × 41,524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,332.75x = 4,088,739,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,739,491.72/71,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,319.25

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