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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,220.80, 98,281.74 and 38,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,220.80, 98,281.74 and 38,954.92 is: 53,756.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,220.80 : 98,281.74 = 38,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,220.80/98,281.74 = 38,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,220.80x = 98,281.74 × 38,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,220.80x = 3,828,557,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,557,319.16/71,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,756.17

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