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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,461.60, 96,598.92 and 45,778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,461.60, 96,598.92 and 45,778.24 is: 68,600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,461.60 : 96,598.92 = 45,778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,461.60/96,598.92 = 45,778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,461.60x = 96,598.92 × 45,778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,461.60x = 4,422,128,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,128,543.50/64,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,600.97

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