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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,688.66, 98,442.18 and 56,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,688.66, 98,442.18 and 56,901.78 is: 85,274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,688.66 : 98,442.18 = 56,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,688.66/98,442.18 = 56,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,688.66x = 98,442.18 × 56,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,688.66x = 5,601,535,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601,535,269.08/65,688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,274.01

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