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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,595.03, 98,755.75 and 43,987.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,595.03, 98,755.75 and 43,987.59 is: 60,674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,595.03 : 98,755.75 = 43,987.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,595.03/98,755.75 = 43,987.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,595.03x = 98,755.75 × 43,987.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,595.03x = 4,344,027,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,027,578.06/71,595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,674.99

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