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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,211.60, 98,229.96 and 44,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,211.60, 98,229.96 and 44,358.48 is: 61,188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,211.60 : 98,229.96 = 44,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,211.60/98,229.96 = 44,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,211.60x = 98,229.96 × 44,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,211.60x = 4,357,331,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,331,716.06/71,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,188.51

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