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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,151.43, 89,862.62 and 59,791.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,151.43, 89,862.62 and 59,791.17 is: 82,469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,151.43 : 89,862.62 = 59,791.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,151.43/89,862.62 = 59,791.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,151.43x = 89,862.62 × 59,791.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,151.43x = 5,372,991,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,991,289.85/65,151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,469.28

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