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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,483.70, 98,659.34 and 39,662.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,483.70, 98,659.34 and 39,662.85 is: 54,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,483.70 : 98,659.34 = 39,662.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,483.70/98,659.34 = 39,662.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,483.70x = 98,659.34 × 39,662.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,483.70x = 3,913,110,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,110,405.20/71,483.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,741.30

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