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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,079.97, 98,091 and 39,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,079.97, 98,091 and 39,251.29 is: 54,167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,079.97 : 98,091 = 39,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,079.97/98,091 = 39,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,079.97x = 98,091 × 39,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,079.97x = 3,850,198,287.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,198,287.39/71,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,167.13

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