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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,473.75, 98,569.21 and 44,618.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,473.75, 98,569.21 and 44,618.74 is: 61,533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,473.75 : 98,569.21 = 44,618.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,473.75/98,569.21 = 44,618.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,473.75x = 98,569.21 × 44,618.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,473.75x = 4,398,033,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,033,953.00/71,473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,533.56

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