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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,475, 98,570.94 and 44,619.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,475, 98,570.94 and 44,619.99 is: 61,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,475 : 98,570.94 = 44,619.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,475/98,570.94 = 44,619.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,475x = 98,570.94 × 44,619.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,475x = 4,398,234,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,234,357.09/71,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,535.28

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