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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,691.98, 98,867.13 and 54,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,691.98, 98,867.13 and 54,666.32 is: 75,387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,691.98 : 98,867.13 = 54,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,691.98/98,867.13 = 54,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,691.98x = 98,867.13 × 54,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,691.98x = 5,404,702,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,702,166.06/71,691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,387.82

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