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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,032.68, 98,023.14 and 38,768.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,032.68, 98,023.14 and 38,768.04 is: 53,498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,032.68 : 98,023.14 = 38,768.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,032.68/98,023.14 = 38,768.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,032.68x = 98,023.14 × 38,768.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,032.68x = 3,800,165,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,165,012.45/71,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,498.83

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