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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,774.97, 98,687.16 and 39,498.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,774.97, 98,687.16 and 39,498.57 is: 59,262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,774.97 : 98,687.16 = 39,498.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,774.97/98,687.16 = 39,498.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,774.97x = 98,687.16 × 39,498.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,774.97x = 3,898,001,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,001,697.36/65,774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,262.69

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