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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,519.31, 98,131.30 and 45,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,519.31, 98,131.30 and 45,885.52 is: 68,724.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,519.31 : 98,131.30 = 45,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,519.31/98,131.30 = 45,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,519.31x = 98,131.30 × 45,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,519.31x = 4,502,805,736.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,805,736.73/65,519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,724.86

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