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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,068.51, 98,071.96 and 38,802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,068.51, 98,071.96 and 38,802.53 is: 53,546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,068.51 : 98,071.96 = 38,802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,068.51/98,071.96 = 38,802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,068.51x = 98,071.96 × 38,802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,068.51x = 3,805,439,976.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,439,976.05/71,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,546.08

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