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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,412.56, 98,555.90 and 59,180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,412.56, 98,555.90 and 59,180.48 is: 89,166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,412.56 : 98,555.90 = 59,180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,412.56/98,555.90 = 59,180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,412.56x = 98,555.90 × 59,180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,412.56x = 5,832,585,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,585,468.83/65,412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,166.14

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