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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,901.54, 90,940.52 and 39,046.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,901.54, 90,940.52 and 39,046.52 is: 53,882.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,901.54 : 90,940.52 = 39,046.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,901.54/90,940.52 = 39,046.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,901.54x = 90,940.52 × 39,046.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,901.54x = 3,550,910,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,910,832.99/65,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,882.06

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