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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,222.06, 98,316.70 and 44,377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,222.06, 98,316.70 and 44,377.82 is: 61,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,222.06 : 98,316.70 = 44,377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,222.06/98,316.70 = 44,377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,222.06x = 98,316.70 × 44,377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,222.06x = 4,363,080,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,080,950.44/71,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,260.25

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