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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,442.21, 90,307.79 and 39,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,442.21, 90,307.79 and 39,991.14 is: 55,186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,442.21 : 90,307.79 = 39,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,442.21/90,307.79 = 39,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,442.21x = 90,307.79 × 39,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,442.21x = 3,611,511,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,511,472.98/65,442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,186.27

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