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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,142.94, 98,223.06 and 45,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,142.94, 98,223.06 and 45,660.34 is: 63,040.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,142.94 : 98,223.06 = 45,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,142.94/98,223.06 = 45,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,142.94x = 98,223.06 × 45,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,142.94x = 4,484,898,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,898,315.44/71,142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,040.67

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