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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,902.58, 90,967.74 and 40,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,902.58, 90,967.74 and 40,061.04 is: 55,297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,902.58 : 90,967.74 = 40,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,902.58/90,967.74 = 40,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,902.58x = 90,967.74 × 40,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,902.58x = 3,644,262,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,262,270.85/65,902.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,297.72

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