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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,068.79, 98,074.32 and 39,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,068.79, 98,074.32 and 39,237 is: 54,146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,068.79 : 98,074.32 = 39,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,068.79/98,074.32 = 39,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,068.79x = 98,074.32 × 39,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,068.79x = 3,848,142,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,142,093.84/71,068.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,146.73

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