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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,251.14, 98,326.15 and 39,419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,251.14, 98,326.15 and 39,419.35 is: 54,398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,251.14 : 98,326.15 = 39,419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,251.14/98,326.15 = 39,419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,251.14x = 98,326.15 × 39,419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,251.14x = 3,875,952,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,952,921.00/71,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,398.47

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