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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,710.85, 98,566.28 and 44,974.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,710.85, 98,566.28 and 44,974.85 is: 67,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,710.85 : 98,566.28 = 44,974.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,710.85/98,566.28 = 44,974.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,710.85x = 98,566.28 × 44,974.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,710.85x = 4,433,003,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,003,433.18/65,710.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,462.28

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