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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,390.96, 98,564.31 and 45,941.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,390.96, 98,564.31 and 45,941.55 is: 63,428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,390.96 : 98,564.31 = 45,941.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,390.96/98,564.31 = 45,941.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,390.96x = 98,564.31 × 45,941.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,390.96x = 4,528,196,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,196,806.46/71,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,428.15

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