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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,223.68, 98,284.72 and 38,951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,223.68, 98,284.72 and 38,951.96 is: 53,751.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,223.68 : 98,284.72 = 38,951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,223.68/98,284.72 = 38,951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,223.68x = 98,284.72 × 38,951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,223.68x = 3,828,382,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,382,482.05/71,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,751.54

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