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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,965.79, 108,723.32 and 65,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,965.79, 108,723.32 and 65,007.14 is: 96,864.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,965.79 : 108,723.32 = 65,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,965.79/108,723.32 = 65,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,965.79x = 108,723.32 × 65,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,965.79x = 7,067,791,215.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,791,215.85/72,965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,864.45

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