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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,169.23, 97,586.29 and 45,150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,169.23, 97,586.29 and 45,150.21 is: 67,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,169.23 : 97,586.29 = 45,150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,169.23/97,586.29 = 45,150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,169.23x = 97,586.29 × 45,150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,169.23x = 4,406,041,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,041,670.04/65,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,609.23

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