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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,044.46, 98,005.97 and 49,579.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,044.46, 98,005.97 and 49,579.22 is: 68,394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,044.46 : 98,005.97 = 49,579.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,044.46/98,005.97 = 49,579.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,044.46x = 98,005.97 × 49,579.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,044.46x = 4,859,059,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,059,916.91/71,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,394.64

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