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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,729.70, 98,594.55 and 30,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,729.70, 98,594.55 and 30,737.70 is: 46,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,729.70 : 98,594.55 = 30,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,729.70/98,594.55 = 30,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,729.70x = 98,594.55 × 30,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,729.70x = 3,030,569,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,569,699.54/65,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,106.55

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