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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,535.83, 98,716.52 and 41,329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,535.83, 98,716.52 and 41,329.71 is: 57,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,535.83 : 98,716.52 = 41,329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,535.83/98,716.52 = 41,329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,535.83x = 98,716.52 × 41,329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,535.83x = 4,079,925,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,925,247.13/71,535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,033.32

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