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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,477.76, 98,259.66 and 35,916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,477.76, 98,259.66 and 35,916.36 is: 53,898.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,477.76 : 98,259.66 = 35,916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,477.76/98,259.66 = 35,916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,477.76x = 98,259.66 × 35,916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,477.76x = 3,529,129,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,129,322.04/65,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,898.14

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