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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,342.83, 98,391.67 and 44,457.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,342.83, 98,391.67 and 44,457.31 is: 61,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,342.83 : 98,391.67 = 44,457.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,342.83/98,391.67 = 44,457.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,342.83x = 98,391.67 × 44,457.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,342.83x = 4,374,228,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,228,974.61/71,342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,312.80

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