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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,328.63, 97,926.78 and 44,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,328.63, 97,926.78 and 44,270.82 is: 66,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,328.63 : 97,926.78 = 44,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,328.63/97,926.78 = 44,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,328.63x = 97,926.78 × 44,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,328.63x = 4,335,298,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,298,850.56/65,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,361.39

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