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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,223.44, 98,279.72 and 39,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,223.44, 98,279.72 and 39,388 is: 54,350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,223.44 : 98,279.72 = 39,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,223.44/98,279.72 = 39,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,223.44x = 98,279.72 × 39,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,223.44x = 3,871,041,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,041,611.36/71,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,350.67

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