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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,587.20, 98,232.78 and 45,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,587.20, 98,232.78 and 45,953.40 is: 68,826.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,587.20 : 98,232.78 = 45,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,587.20/98,232.78 = 45,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,587.20x = 98,232.78 × 45,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,587.20x = 4,514,130,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,130,232.45/65,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,826.39

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