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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,550.72, 98,323.92 and 35,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,550.72, 98,323.92 and 35,982.48 is: 53,972.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,550.72 : 98,323.92 = 35,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,550.72/98,323.92 = 35,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,550.72x = 98,323.92 × 35,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,550.72x = 3,537,938,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,938,484.92/65,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,972.53

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