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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,251.59, 91,406.73 and 40,415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66,251.59, 91,406.73 and 40,415.59 is: 55,761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66,251.59 : 91,406.73 = 40,415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66,251.59/91,406.73 = 40,415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66,251.59x = 91,406.73 × 40,415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66,251.59x = 3,694,256,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,256,922.92/66,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,761.03

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