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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,477.01, 98,273.97 and 45,771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,477.01, 98,273.97 and 45,771.33 is: 68,697.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,477.01 : 98,273.97 = 45,771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,477.01/98,273.97 = 45,771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,477.01x = 98,273.97 × 45,771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,477.01x = 4,498,130,311.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,130,311.28/65,477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,697.86

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