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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,526.33, 98,141.77 and 45,892.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,526.33, 98,141.77 and 45,892.51 is: 68,735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,526.33 : 98,141.77 = 45,892.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,526.33/98,141.77 = 45,892.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,526.33x = 98,141.77 × 45,892.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,526.33x = 4,503,972,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,972,161.14/65,526.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,735.30

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