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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,024.31, 98,020.33 and 53,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,024.31, 98,020.33 and 53,088.08 is: 73,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,024.31 : 98,020.33 = 53,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,024.31/98,020.33 = 53,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,024.31x = 98,020.33 × 53,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,024.31x = 5,203,710,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,710,497.84/71,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,266.61

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