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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,592.93, 98,758.44 and 66,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,592.93, 98,758.44 and 66,524.56 is: 91,766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,592.93 : 98,758.44 = 66,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,592.93/98,758.44 = 66,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,592.93x = 98,758.44 × 66,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,592.93x = 6,569,861,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,569,861,520.39/71,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,766.90

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