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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,466.06, 98,542.39 and 45,590.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,466.06, 98,542.39 and 45,590.09 is: 62,862.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,466.06 : 98,542.39 = 45,590.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,466.06/98,542.39 = 45,590.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,466.06x = 98,542.39 × 45,590.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,466.06x = 4,492,556,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,556,200.96/71,466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,862.79

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