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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,111.97, 98,121.66 and 45,946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,111.97, 98,121.66 and 45,946.89 is: 63,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,111.97 : 98,121.66 = 45,946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,111.97/98,121.66 = 45,946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,111.97x = 98,121.66 × 45,946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,111.97x = 4,508,385,118.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,385,118.64/71,111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,398.40

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