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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,477.13, 98,701.14 and 44,665.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,477.13, 98,701.14 and 44,665.45 is: 61,677.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,477.13 : 98,701.14 = 44,665.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,477.13/98,701.14 = 44,665.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,477.13x = 98,701.14 × 44,665.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,477.13x = 4,408,530,833.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,530,833.61/71,477.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,677.50

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