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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,955.06, 98,981.19 and 41,031.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,955.06, 98,981.19 and 41,031.77 is: 61,577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,955.06 : 98,981.19 = 41,031.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,955.06/98,981.19 = 41,031.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,955.06x = 98,981.19 × 41,031.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,955.06x = 4,061,372,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,372,927.50/65,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,577.88

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