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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,345.04, 98,017.44 and 45,662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,345.04, 98,017.44 and 45,662.04 is: 68,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,345.04 : 98,017.44 = 45,662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,345.04/98,017.44 = 45,662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,345.04x = 98,017.44 × 45,662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,345.04x = 4,475,676,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,676,265.98/65,345.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,492.98

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