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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,870.30, 97,305.45 and 41,542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,870.30, 97,305.45 and 41,542.30 is: 62,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,870.30 : 97,305.45 = 41,542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,870.30/97,305.45 = 41,542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,870.30x = 97,305.45 × 41,542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,870.30x = 4,042,292,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,292,195.54/64,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,313.45

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