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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,786.70, 90,764.93 and 40,266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,786.70, 90,764.93 and 40,266.47 is: 55,555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,786.70 : 90,764.93 = 40,266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,786.70/90,764.93 = 40,266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,786.70x = 90,764.93 × 40,266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,786.70x = 3,654,782,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,782,675.74/65,786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,555.04

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