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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,956, 97,427.70 and 44,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,956, 97,427.70 and 44,030.52 is: 66,041.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,956 : 97,427.70 = 44,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,956/97,427.70 = 44,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,956x = 97,427.70 × 44,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,956x = 4,289,792,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,792,293.40/64,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,041.51

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