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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,954.24, 98,827.58 and 50,997.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,954.24, 98,827.58 and 50,997.90 is: 76,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,954.24 : 98,827.58 = 50,997.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,954.24/98,827.58 = 50,997.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,954.24x = 98,827.58 × 50,997.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,954.24x = 5,039,999,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,999,042.08/65,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,416.60

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