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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,484.44, 98,660.34 and 39,663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,484.44, 98,660.34 and 39,663.59 is: 54,742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,484.44 : 98,660.34 = 39,663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,484.44/98,660.34 = 39,663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,484.44x = 98,660.34 × 39,663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,484.44x = 3,913,223,275.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,223,275.02/71,484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,742.31

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