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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,324.42, 98,431.08 and 43,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,324.42, 98,431.08 and 43,029.50 is: 59,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,324.42 : 98,431.08 = 43,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,324.42/98,431.08 = 43,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,324.42x = 98,431.08 × 43,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,324.42x = 4,235,440,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,440,156.86/71,324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,382.75

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