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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,435.04, 98,181.72 and 34,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,435.04, 98,181.72 and 34,263 is: 51,409.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,435.04 : 98,181.72 = 34,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,435.04/98,181.72 = 34,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,435.04x = 98,181.72 × 34,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,435.04x = 3,364,000,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,000,272.36/65,435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,409.77

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