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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,639.13, 98,457.96 and 44,526.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,639.13, 98,457.96 and 44,526.87 is: 66,789.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,639.13 : 98,457.96 = 44,526.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,639.13/98,457.96 = 44,526.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,639.13x = 98,457.96 × 44,526.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,639.13x = 4,384,024,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,024,785.39/65,639.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,789.81

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