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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,399.94, 98,158.23 and 30,359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,399.94, 98,158.23 and 30,359.34 is: 45,566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,399.94 : 98,158.23 = 30,359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,399.94/98,158.23 = 30,359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,399.94x = 98,158.23 × 30,359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,399.94x = 2,980,019,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,019,078.37/65,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,566.08

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