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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,514.96, 98,272.46 and 43,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,514.96, 98,272.46 and 43,469.20 is: 65,203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,514.96 : 98,272.46 = 43,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,514.96/98,272.46 = 43,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,514.96x = 98,272.46 × 43,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,514.96x = 4,271,825,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,825,218.23/65,514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,203.81

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