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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,661.46, 98,522.96 and 32,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,661.46, 98,522.96 and 32,363.38 is: 48,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,661.46 : 98,522.96 = 32,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,661.46/98,522.96 = 32,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,661.46x = 98,522.96 × 32,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,661.46x = 3,188,535,993.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,535,993.20/65,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,560.24

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