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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,612.79, 98,271.22 and 30,478.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,612.79, 98,271.22 and 30,478.51 is: 45,649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,612.79 : 98,271.22 = 30,478.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,612.79/98,271.22 = 30,478.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,612.79x = 98,271.22 × 30,478.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,612.79x = 2,995,160,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,160,209.09/65,612.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,649.03

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