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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,046.72, 98,051.40 and 53,110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,046.72, 98,051.40 and 53,110.62 is: 73,297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,046.72 : 98,051.40 = 53,110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,046.72/98,051.40 = 53,110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,046.72x = 98,051.40 × 53,110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,046.72x = 5,207,570,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,570,645.87/71,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,297.83

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