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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,697.60, 98,546.40 and 44,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,697.60, 98,546.40 and 44,961.60 is: 67,442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,697.60 : 98,546.40 = 44,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,697.60/98,546.40 = 44,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,697.60x = 98,546.40 × 44,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,697.60x = 4,430,803,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,803,818.24/65,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,442.40

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