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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,718.45, 98,577.68 and 48,006.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,718.45, 98,577.68 and 48,006.45 is: 72,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,718.45 : 98,577.68 = 48,006.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,718.45/98,577.68 = 48,006.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,718.45x = 98,577.68 × 48,006.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,718.45x = 4,732,364,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,364,226.00/65,718.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,009.68

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