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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,203.64, 98,214.71 and 45,669.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,203.64, 98,214.71 and 45,669.55 is: 62,994.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,203.64 : 98,214.71 = 45,669.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,203.64/98,214.71 = 45,669.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,203.64x = 98,214.71 × 45,669.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,203.64x = 4,485,421,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,421,492.68/71,203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,994.27

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