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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,027.16, 98,019.84 and 38,763.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,027.16, 98,019.84 and 38,763.55 is: 53,494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,027.16 : 98,019.84 = 38,763.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,027.16/98,019.84 = 38,763.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,027.16x = 98,019.84 × 38,763.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,027.16x = 3,799,596,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,596,284.92/71,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,494.98

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