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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,195.71, 89,966.96 and 40,040.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,195.71, 89,966.96 and 40,040.35 is: 55,253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,195.71 : 89,966.96 = 40,040.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,195.71/89,966.96 = 40,040.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,195.71x = 89,966.96 × 40,040.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,195.71x = 3,602,308,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,308,566.84/65,195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,253.77

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