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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,473.62, 90,351.24 and 40,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,473.62, 90,351.24 and 40,022.64 is: 55,229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,473.62 : 90,351.24 = 40,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,473.62/90,351.24 = 40,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,473.62x = 90,351.24 × 40,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,473.62x = 3,616,095,152.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,095,152.07/65,473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,229.80

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