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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,430.92, 98,573.88 and 41,215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,430.92, 98,573.88 and 41,215.88 is: 56,877.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,430.92 : 98,573.88 = 41,215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,430.92/98,573.88 = 41,215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,430.92x = 98,573.88 × 41,215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,430.92x = 4,062,809,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,809,209.21/71,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,877.46

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