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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,725.70, 98,588.55 and 48,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,725.70, 98,588.55 and 48,013.70 is: 72,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,725.70 : 98,588.55 = 48,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,725.70/98,588.55 = 48,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,725.70x = 98,588.55 × 48,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,725.70x = 4,733,601,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,601,063.14/65,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,020.55

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