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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,187.85, 98,235.02 and 39,354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,187.85, 98,235.02 and 39,354.85 is: 54,307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,187.85 : 98,235.02 = 39,354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,187.85/98,235.02 = 39,354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,187.85x = 98,235.02 × 39,354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,187.85x = 3,866,024,476.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,024,476.85/71,187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,307.36

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