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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,729.30, 98,593.95 and 48,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,729.30, 98,593.95 and 48,233.30 is: 72,349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,729.30 : 98,593.95 = 48,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,729.30/98,593.95 = 48,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,729.30x = 98,593.95 × 48,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,729.30x = 4,755,511,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,511,568.54/65,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,349.95

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