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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,765.52, 90,734.91 and 40,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,765.52, 90,734.91 and 40,245.28 is: 55,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,765.52 : 90,734.91 = 40,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,765.52/90,734.91 = 40,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,765.52x = 90,734.91 × 40,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,765.52x = 3,651,651,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,651,657.50/65,765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,525.32

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