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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,512.20, 98,268.30 and 30,520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,512.20, 98,268.30 and 30,520.20 is: 45,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,512.20 : 98,268.30 = 30,520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,512.20/98,268.30 = 30,520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,512.20x = 98,268.30 × 30,520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,512.20x = 2,999,168,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,168,169.66/65,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,780.30

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