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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,964.93, 91,029.38 and 39,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,964.93, 91,029.38 and 39,091.50 is: 53,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,964.93 : 91,029.38 = 39,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,964.93/91,029.38 = 39,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,964.93x = 91,029.38 × 39,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,964.93x = 3,558,474,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,474,812.81/65,964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,944.95

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