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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,966.67, 98,971.92 and 43,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,966.67, 98,971.92 and 43,867.08 is: 65,815.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,966.67 : 98,971.92 = 43,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,966.67/98,971.92 = 43,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,966.67x = 98,971.92 × 43,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,966.67x = 4,341,609,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,609,132.39/65,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,815.19

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