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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,163.74, 98,205.88 and 38,898.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,163.74, 98,205.88 and 38,898.57 is: 53,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,163.74 : 98,205.88 = 38,898.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,163.74/98,205.88 = 38,898.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,163.74x = 98,205.88 × 38,898.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,163.74x = 3,820,068,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,068,420.05/71,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,679.98

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