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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,983.20, 98,974.80 and 54,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,983.20, 98,974.80 and 54,902.40 is: 82,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,983.20 : 98,974.80 = 54,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,983.20/98,974.80 = 54,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,983.20x = 98,974.80 × 54,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,983.20x = 5,433,954,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,954,059.52/65,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,353.60

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