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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,724.59, 98,544.85 and 39,063.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,724.59, 98,544.85 and 39,063.47 is: 58,570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,724.59 : 98,544.85 = 39,063.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,724.59/98,544.85 = 39,063.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,724.59x = 98,544.85 × 39,063.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,724.59x = 3,849,503,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,503,298.91/65,724.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,570.21

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