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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,163.06, 98,204.12 and 38,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,163.06, 98,204.12 and 38,897.52 is: 53,678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,163.06 : 98,204.12 = 38,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,163.06/98,204.12 = 38,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,163.06x = 98,204.12 × 38,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,163.06x = 3,819,896,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,896,721.78/71,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,678.08

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