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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,078.76, 98,089.11 and 39,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,078.76, 98,089.11 and 39,249 is: 54,163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,078.76 : 98,089.11 = 39,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,078.76/98,089.11 = 39,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,078.76x = 98,089.11 × 39,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,078.76x = 3,849,899,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,899,478.39/71,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,163.85

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