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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,599.14, 98,806.80 and 39,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,599.14, 98,806.80 and 39,771 is: 54,883.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,599.14 : 98,806.80 = 39,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,599.14/98,806.80 = 39,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,599.14x = 98,806.80 × 39,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,599.14x = 3,929,645,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,645,242.80/71,599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,883.97

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