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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,348.99, 98,462.32 and 43,049.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,348.99, 98,462.32 and 43,049.21 is: 59,408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,348.99 : 98,462.32 = 43,049.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,348.99/98,462.32 = 43,049.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,348.99x = 98,462.32 × 43,049.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,348.99x = 4,238,724,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,724,652.27/71,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,408.34

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