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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,716.93, 98,579.49 and 44,647.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,716.93, 98,579.49 and 44,647.91 is: 66,974.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,716.93 : 98,579.49 = 44,647.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,716.93/98,579.49 = 44,647.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,716.93x = 98,579.49 × 44,647.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,716.93x = 4,401,368,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,368,712.37/65,716.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,974.66

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