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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,996.24, 91,149.99 and 44,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,996.24, 91,149.99 and 44,738.60 is: 61,790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,996.24 : 91,149.99 = 44,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,996.24/91,149.99 = 44,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,996.24x = 91,149.99 × 44,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,996.24x = 4,077,923,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,923,170.49/65,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,790.23

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