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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,761.56, 98,674.74 and 40,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,761.56, 98,674.74 and 40,795.20 is: 61,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,761.56 : 98,674.74 = 40,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,761.56/98,674.74 = 40,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,761.56x = 98,674.74 × 40,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,761.56x = 4,025,455,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,455,753.25/65,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,212.90

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