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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,226.68, 98,196.63 and 45,688.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,226.68, 98,196.63 and 45,688.71 is: 62,988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,226.68 : 98,196.63 = 45,688.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,226.68/98,196.63 = 45,688.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,226.68x = 98,196.63 × 45,688.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,226.68x = 4,486,477,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,477,351.05/71,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,988.72

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