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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,414.92, 98,558.98 and 45,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,414.92, 98,558.98 and 45,982.06 is: 63,459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,414.92 : 98,558.98 = 45,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,414.92/98,558.98 = 45,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,414.92x = 98,558.98 × 45,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,414.92x = 4,531,944,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,944,931.90/71,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,459.36

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