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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,246.59, 98,323.19 and 39,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,246.59, 98,323.19 and 39,414.94 is: 54,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,246.59 : 98,323.19 = 39,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,246.59/98,323.19 = 39,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,246.59x = 98,323.19 × 39,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,246.59x = 3,875,402,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,402,437.38/71,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,394.22

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