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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,524.34, 90,331.98 and 55,412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,524.34, 90,331.98 and 55,412.12 is: 76,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,524.34 : 90,331.98 = 55,412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,524.34/90,331.98 = 55,412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,524.34x = 90,331.98 × 55,412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,524.34x = 5,005,486,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,486,515.60/65,524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,391.25

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