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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,327.26, 98,433.16 and 39,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,327.26, 98,433.16 and 39,063.24 is: 53,908.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,327.26 : 98,433.16 = 39,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,327.26/98,433.16 = 39,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,327.26x = 98,433.16 × 39,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,327.26x = 3,845,118,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,118,153.04/71,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,908.12

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