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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,755.16, 90,714.24 and 40,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,755.16, 90,714.24 and 40,251.92 is: 55,530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,755.16 : 90,714.24 = 40,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,755.16/90,714.24 = 40,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,755.16x = 90,714.24 × 40,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,755.16x = 3,651,422,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,422,331.34/65,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,530.58

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