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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,907.72, 98,819.68 and 55,915.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,907.72, 98,819.68 and 55,915.91 is: 83,838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,907.72 : 98,819.68 = 55,915.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,907.72/98,819.68 = 55,915.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,907.72x = 98,819.68 × 55,915.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,907.72x = 5,525,592,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,592,069.79/65,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,838.31

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