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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,687.15, 98,933.47 and 43,008.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,687.15, 98,933.47 and 43,008.05 is: 59,354.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,687.15 : 98,933.47 = 43,008.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,687.15/98,933.47 = 43,008.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,687.15x = 98,933.47 × 43,008.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,687.15x = 4,254,935,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,935,409.39/71,687.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,354.23

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