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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,593.93, 98,759.82 and 66,525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,593.93, 98,759.82 and 66,525.56 is: 91,768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,593.93 : 98,759.82 = 66,525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,593.93/98,759.82 = 66,525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,593.93x = 98,759.82 × 66,525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,593.93x = 6,570,052,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,052,331.00/71,593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,768.29

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