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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,573.68, 90,333.62 and 52,140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,573.68, 90,333.62 and 52,140.64 is: 71,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,573.68 : 90,333.62 = 52,140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,573.68/90,333.62 = 52,140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,573.68x = 90,333.62 × 52,140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,573.68x = 4,710,052,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,052,760.32/65,573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,828.40

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