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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,506.30, 98,259.45 and 48,010.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,506.30, 98,259.45 and 48,010.30 is: 72,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,506.30 : 98,259.45 = 48,010.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,506.30/98,259.45 = 48,010.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,506.30x = 98,259.45 × 48,010.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,506.30x = 4,717,465,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,465,672.34/65,506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,015.45

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