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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,041.68, 98,073.12 and 44,192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,041.68, 98,073.12 and 44,192.88 is: 61,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,041.68 : 98,073.12 = 44,192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,041.68/98,073.12 = 44,192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,041.68x = 98,073.12 × 44,192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,041.68x = 4,334,133,623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,133,623.39/71,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,008.32

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