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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,982.70, 98,995.78 and 43,883.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,982.70, 98,995.78 and 43,883.02 is: 65,838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,982.70 : 98,995.78 = 43,883.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,982.70/98,995.78 = 43,883.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,982.70x = 98,995.78 × 43,883.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,982.70x = 4,344,233,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,233,793.66/65,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,838.98

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