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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,333.96, 98,438.63 and 39,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,333.96, 98,438.63 and 39,067.16 is: 53,911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,333.96 : 98,438.63 = 39,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,333.96/98,438.63 = 39,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,333.96x = 98,438.63 × 39,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,333.96x = 3,845,717,708.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,717,708.39/71,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,911.46

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