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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,672.90, 98,509.35 and 45,628.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,672.90, 98,509.35 and 45,628.10 is: 68,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,672.90 : 98,509.35 = 45,628.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,672.90/98,509.35 = 45,628.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,672.90x = 98,509.35 × 45,628.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,672.90x = 4,494,794,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,794,472.74/65,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,442.15

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