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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,687.27, 98,928.95 and 44,845.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,687.27, 98,928.95 and 44,845.04 is: 61,886.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,687.27 : 98,928.95 = 44,845.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,687.27/98,928.95 = 44,845.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,687.27x = 98,928.95 × 44,845.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,687.27x = 4,436,472,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,472,001.04/71,687.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,886.47

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