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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,231.79, 98,258.82 and 45,342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,231.79, 98,258.82 and 45,342.47 is: 62,546.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,231.79 : 98,258.82 = 45,342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,231.79/98,258.82 = 45,342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,231.79x = 98,258.82 × 45,342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,231.79x = 4,455,297,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,297,106.79/71,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,546.47

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