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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,662.35, 98,891.87 and 41,034.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,662.35, 98,891.87 and 41,034.45 is: 56,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,662.35 : 98,891.87 = 41,034.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,662.35/98,891.87 = 41,034.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,662.35x = 98,891.87 × 41,034.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,662.35x = 4,057,973,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,973,289.75/71,662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,626.29

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