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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,368.92, 98,443.44 and 45,866.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,368.92, 98,443.44 and 45,866.61 is: 63,266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,368.92 : 98,443.44 = 45,866.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,368.92/98,443.44 = 45,866.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,368.92x = 98,443.44 × 45,866.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,368.92x = 4,515,266,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,266,869.54/71,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,266.57

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