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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,919.38, 98,913.94 and 35,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,919.38, 98,913.94 and 35,955.26 is: 53,951.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,919.38 : 98,913.94 = 35,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,919.38/98,913.94 = 35,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,919.38x = 98,913.94 × 35,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,919.38x = 3,556,476,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,476,430.32/65,919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,951.91

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