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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,732.40, 98,950.26 and 43,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,732.40, 98,950.26 and 43,044.44 is: 59,377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,732.40 : 98,950.26 = 43,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,732.40/98,950.26 = 43,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,732.40x = 98,950.26 × 43,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,732.40x = 4,259,258,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,258,529.55/71,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,377.05

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