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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,986.44, 98,924.07 and 44,867.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,986.44, 98,924.07 and 44,867.31 is: 67,263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,986.44 : 98,924.07 = 44,867.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,986.44/98,924.07 = 44,867.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,986.44x = 98,924.07 × 44,867.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,986.44x = 4,438,456,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,456,915.15/65,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,263.17

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