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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,451.72, 98,163 and 30,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,451.72, 98,163 and 30,372.24 is: 45,551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,451.72 : 98,163 = 30,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,451.72/98,163 = 30,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,451.72x = 98,163 × 30,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,451.72x = 2,981,430,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,430,195.12/65,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,551.59

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