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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,247.72, 98,318.90 and 38,982.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,247.72, 98,318.90 and 38,982.18 is: 53,793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,247.72 : 98,318.90 = 38,982.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,247.72/98,318.90 = 38,982.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,247.72x = 98,318.90 × 38,982.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,247.72x = 3,832,685,057.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,685,057.20/71,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,793.79

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