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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,730.44, 98,594.76 and 44,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,730.44, 98,594.76 and 44,618.24 is: 66,926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,730.44 : 98,594.76 = 44,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,730.44/98,594.76 = 44,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,730.44x = 98,594.76 × 44,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,730.44x = 4,399,124,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,124,664.42/65,730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,926.75

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