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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,635.70, 98,826.60 and 44,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,635.70, 98,826.60 and 44,731.50 is: 61,710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,635.70 : 98,826.60 = 44,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,635.70/98,826.60 = 44,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,635.70x = 98,826.60 × 44,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,635.70x = 4,420,661,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,661,603.43/71,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,710.32

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