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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,032.93, 98,023.49 and 38,768.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,032.93, 98,023.49 and 38,768.29 is: 53,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,032.93 : 98,023.49 = 38,768.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,032.93/98,023.49 = 38,768.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,032.93x = 98,023.49 × 38,768.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,032.93x = 3,800,202,893.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,202,893.29/71,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,499.17

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