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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,433.69, 98,533.83 and 45,973.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,433.69, 98,533.83 and 45,973.16 is: 63,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,433.69 : 98,533.83 = 45,973.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,433.69/98,533.83 = 45,973.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,433.69x = 98,533.83 × 45,973.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,433.69x = 4,529,911,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,911,532.00/71,433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,414.22

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