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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,758.42, 98,637.63 and 61,034.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,758.42, 98,637.63 and 61,034.50 is: 91,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,758.42 : 98,637.63 = 61,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,758.42/98,637.63 = 61,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,758.42x = 98,637.63 × 61,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,758.42x = 6,020,298,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,020,298,428.24/65,758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,551.75

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