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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,535.56, 98,723.79 and 41,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,535.56, 98,723.79 and 41,322.15 is: 57,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,535.56 : 98,723.79 = 41,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,535.56/98,723.79 = 41,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,535.56x = 98,723.79 × 41,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,535.56x = 4,079,479,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,479,258.95/71,535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,027.29

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