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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,019.91, 98,007.94 and 38,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,019.91, 98,007.94 and 38,756.80 is: 53,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,019.91 : 98,007.94 = 38,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,019.91/98,007.94 = 38,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,019.91x = 98,007.94 × 38,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,019.91x = 3,798,474,128.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,474,128.99/71,019.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,484.64

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