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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,592.56, 98,369.60 and 30,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,592.56, 98,369.60 and 30,033.76 is: 45,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,592.56 : 98,369.60 = 30,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,592.56/98,369.60 = 30,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,592.56x = 98,369.60 × 30,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,592.56x = 2,954,408,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,408,957.70/65,592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,041.83

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