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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,996.60, 90,987.20 and 52,429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,996.60, 90,987.20 and 52,429.66 is: 72,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,996.60 : 90,987.20 = 52,429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,996.60/90,987.20 = 52,429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,996.60x = 90,987.20 × 52,429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,996.60x = 4,770,427,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,427,863.96/65,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,282.93

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