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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,011.72, 98,031.68 and 44,162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,011.72, 98,031.68 and 44,162.87 is: 60,966.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,011.72 : 98,031.68 = 44,162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,011.72/98,031.68 = 44,162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,011.72x = 98,031.68 × 44,162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,011.72x = 4,329,360,118.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,360,118.91/71,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,966.84

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