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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,068.85, 98,036.19 and 49,524.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,068.85, 98,036.19 and 49,524.47 is: 68,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,068.85 : 98,036.19 = 49,524.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,068.85/98,036.19 = 49,524.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,068.85x = 98,036.19 × 49,524.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,068.85x = 4,855,189,860.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,189,860.39/71,068.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,316.71

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