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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,317.26, 98,419.35 and 39,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,317.26, 98,419.35 and 39,053.24 is: 53,894.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,317.26 : 98,419.35 = 39,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,317.26/98,419.35 = 39,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,317.26x = 98,419.35 × 39,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,317.26x = 3,843,594,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,594,519.62/71,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,894.31

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