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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,901.40, 98,717.70 and 40,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,901.40, 98,717.70 and 40,864.60 is: 61,213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,901.40 : 98,717.70 = 40,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,901.40/98,717.70 = 40,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,901.40x = 98,717.70 × 40,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,901.40x = 4,034,059,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,059,323.42/65,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,213.56

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