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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,390.96, 98,491.79 and 45,893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,390.96, 98,491.79 and 45,893.88 is: 63,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,390.96 : 98,491.79 = 45,893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,390.96/98,491.79 = 45,893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,390.96x = 98,491.79 × 45,893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,390.96x = 4,520,170,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,170,161.78/71,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,315.73

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