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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,896.85, 99,152.90 and 45,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,896.85, 99,152.90 and 45,041.70 is: 62,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,896.85 : 99,152.90 = 45,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,896.85/99,152.90 = 45,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,896.85x = 99,152.90 × 45,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,896.85x = 4,466,015,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,015,063.33/71,896.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,116.98

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