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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,040.57, 98,034.50 and 38,774.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,040.57, 98,034.50 and 38,774.13 is: 53,507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,040.57 : 98,034.50 = 38,774.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,040.57/98,034.50 = 38,774.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,040.57x = 98,034.50 × 38,774.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,040.57x = 3,801,202,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,202,253.61/71,040.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,507.49

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