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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,712.60, 98,423.10 and 56,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,712.60, 98,423.10 and 56,964.60 is: 85,320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,712.60 : 98,423.10 = 56,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,712.60/98,423.10 = 56,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,712.60x = 98,423.10 × 56,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,712.60x = 5,606,632,522.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606,632,522.26/65,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,320.51

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