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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,965.16, 91,034.88 and 46,865.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,965.16, 91,034.88 and 46,865.36 is: 64,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,965.16 : 91,034.88 = 46,865.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,965.16/91,034.88 = 46,865.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,965.16x = 91,034.88 × 46,865.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,965.16x = 4,266,382,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,382,423.76/65,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,676.30

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