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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,484.59, 98,660.56 and 39,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,484.59, 98,660.56 and 39,663.74 is: 54,742.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,484.59 : 98,660.56 = 39,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,484.59/98,660.56 = 39,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,484.59x = 98,660.56 × 39,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,484.59x = 3,913,246,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,246,355.44/71,484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,742.52

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