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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,672.40, 98,508.60 and 45,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,672.40, 98,508.60 and 45,627.60 is: 68,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,672.40 : 98,508.60 = 45,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,672.40/98,508.60 = 45,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,672.40x = 98,508.60 × 45,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,672.40x = 4,494,710,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,710,997.36/65,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,441.40

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