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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,347.10, 98,525.70 and 45,897.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,347.10, 98,525.70 and 45,897.71 is: 63,381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,347.10 : 98,525.70 = 45,897.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,347.10/98,525.70 = 45,897.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,347.10x = 98,525.70 × 45,897.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,347.10x = 4,522,103,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,103,513.52/71,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,381.75

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