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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,041.58, 98,033.19 and 39,209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,041.58, 98,033.19 and 39,209.66 is: 54,107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,041.58 : 98,033.19 = 39,209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,041.58/98,033.19 = 39,209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,041.58x = 98,033.19 × 39,209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,041.58x = 3,843,848,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,848,048.62/71,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,107.02

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