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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,460.61, 96,597.45 and 45,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,460.61, 96,597.45 and 45,777.24 is: 68,599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,460.61 : 96,597.45 = 45,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,460.61/96,597.45 = 45,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,460.61x = 96,597.45 × 45,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,460.61x = 4,421,964,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,964,652.04/64,460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,599.49

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