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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,251.70, 97,877.55 and 30,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,251.70, 97,877.55 and 30,259.70 is: 45,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,251.70 : 97,877.55 = 30,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,251.70/97,877.55 = 30,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,251.70x = 97,877.55 × 30,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,251.70x = 2,961,745,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,745,299.74/65,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,389.55

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