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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,252.31, 98,324.59 and 38,986.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,252.31, 98,324.59 and 38,986.23 is: 53,799.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,252.31 : 98,324.59 = 38,986.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,252.31/98,324.59 = 38,986.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,252.31x = 98,324.59 × 38,986.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,252.31x = 3,833,305,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,305,080.40/71,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,799.03

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