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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,349.03, 98,462.39 and 43,049.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,349.03, 98,462.39 and 43,049.25 is: 59,408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,349.03 : 98,462.39 = 43,049.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,349.03/98,462.39 = 43,049.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,349.03x = 98,462.39 × 43,049.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,349.03x = 4,238,731,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,731,827.46/71,349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,408.40

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