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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,059.36, 98,023.11 and 49,514.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,059.36, 98,023.11 and 49,514.98 is: 68,303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,059.36 : 98,023.11 = 49,514.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,059.36/98,023.11 = 49,514.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,059.36x = 98,023.11 × 49,514.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,059.36x = 4,853,612,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,853,612,331.19/71,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,303.63

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