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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,017.68, 97,528.44 and 45,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,017.68, 97,528.44 and 45,007.44 is: 67,512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,017.68 : 97,528.44 = 45,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,017.68/97,528.44 = 45,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,017.68x = 97,528.44 × 45,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,017.68x = 4,389,505,411.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,505,411.59/65,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,512.49

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