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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,126.69, 98,168.84 and 42,431.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,126.69, 98,168.84 and 42,431.99 is: 58,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,126.69 : 98,168.84 = 42,431.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,126.69/98,168.84 = 42,431.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,126.69x = 98,168.84 × 42,431.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,126.69x = 4,165,498,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,498,534.19/71,126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,564.50

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