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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,086.61, 98,099.16 and 39,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,086.61, 98,099.16 and 39,255.50 is: 54,172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,086.61 : 98,099.16 = 39,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,086.61/98,099.16 = 39,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,086.61x = 98,099.16 × 39,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,086.61x = 3,850,931,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,931,575.38/71,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,172.39

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