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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,905.12, 98,757.91 and 43,638.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,905.12, 98,757.91 and 43,638.76 is: 65,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,905.12 : 98,757.91 = 43,638.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,905.12/98,757.91 = 43,638.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,905.12x = 98,757.91 × 43,638.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,905.12x = 4,309,672,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,672,732.59/65,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,392.08

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