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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,849.70, 98,695.62 and 33,795.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,849.70, 98,695.62 and 33,795.81 is: 50,653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,849.70 : 98,695.62 = 33,795.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,849.70/98,695.62 = 33,795.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,849.70x = 98,695.62 × 33,795.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,849.70x = 3,335,498,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,498,421.35/65,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,653.21

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