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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,666.28, 98,357.94 and 44,490.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,666.28, 98,357.94 and 44,490.14 is: 66,639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,666.28 : 98,357.94 = 44,490.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,666.28/98,357.94 = 44,490.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,666.28x = 98,357.94 × 44,490.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,666.28x = 4,375,958,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,958,520.71/65,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,639.35

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