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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,714.20, 98,571.30 and 48,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,714.20, 98,571.30 and 48,002.20 is: 72,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,714.20 : 98,571.30 = 48,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,714.20/98,571.30 = 48,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,714.20x = 98,571.30 × 48,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,714.20x = 4,731,639,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,639,256.86/65,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,003.30

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