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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,293, 98,380.98 and 39,026.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,293, 98,380.98 and 39,026.98 is: 53,855.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,293 : 98,380.98 = 39,026.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,293/98,380.98 = 39,026.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,293x = 98,380.98 × 39,026.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,293x = 3,839,512,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,512,538.84/71,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,855.39

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