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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,811.24, 99,035 and 44,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,811.24, 99,035 and 44,956.20 is: 61,999.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,811.24 : 99,035 = 44,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,811.24/99,035 = 44,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,811.24x = 99,035 × 44,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,811.24x = 4,452,237,267
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,237,267/71,811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,999.17

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