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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,474.27, 98,638.97 and 41,265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,474.27, 98,638.97 and 41,265.05 is: 56,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,474.27 : 98,638.97 = 41,265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,474.27/98,638.97 = 41,265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,474.27x = 98,638.97 × 41,265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,474.27x = 4,070,341,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,341,329.48/71,474.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,948.35

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