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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,991.76, 99,359.56 and 43,691.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,991.76, 99,359.56 and 43,691.98 is: 60,301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,991.76 : 99,359.56 = 43,691.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,991.76/99,359.56 = 43,691.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,991.76x = 99,359.56 × 43,691.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,991.76x = 4,341,215,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,215,908.33/71,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,301.57

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