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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,849.91, 98,755.79 and 46,972.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,849.91, 98,755.79 and 46,972.95 is: 70,445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,849.91 : 98,755.79 = 46,972.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,849.91/98,755.79 = 46,972.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,849.91x = 98,755.79 × 46,972.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,849.91x = 4,638,850,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,850,551.02/65,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,445.81

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