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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,575.63, 98,783.48 and 43,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,575.63, 98,783.48 and 43,281.52 is: 59,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,575.63 : 98,783.48 = 43,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,575.63/98,783.48 = 43,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,575.63x = 98,783.48 × 43,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,575.63x = 4,275,499,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,499,165.29/71,575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,734.01

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