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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,050.22, 98,010.50 and 49,505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,050.22, 98,010.50 and 49,505.84 is: 68,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,050.22 : 98,010.50 = 49,505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,050.22/98,010.50 = 49,505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,050.22x = 98,010.50 × 49,505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,050.22x = 4,852,092,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,092,131.32/71,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,291.02

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