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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,060.63, 98,062.11 and 38,794.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,060.63, 98,062.11 and 38,794.14 is: 53,535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,060.63 : 98,062.11 = 38,794.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,060.63/98,062.11 = 38,794.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,060.63x = 98,062.11 × 38,794.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,060.63x = 3,804,235,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,235,224.04/71,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,535.07

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