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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,277.80, 96,416.70 and 45,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,277.80, 96,416.70 and 45,615.40 is: 68,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,277.80 : 96,416.70 = 45,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,277.80/96,416.70 = 45,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,277.80x = 96,416.70 × 45,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,277.80x = 4,398,086,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,086,337.18/64,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,423.10

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