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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,092.94, 98,108.73 and 38,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,092.94, 98,108.73 and 38,826.72 is: 53,581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,092.94 : 98,108.73 = 38,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,092.94/98,108.73 = 38,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,092.94x = 98,108.73 × 38,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,092.94x = 3,809,240,189.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,240,189.27/71,092.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,581.14

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