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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,709.40, 98,564.10 and 45,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,709.40, 98,564.10 and 45,664.60 is: 68,496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,709.40 : 98,564.10 = 45,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,709.40/98,564.10 = 45,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,709.40x = 98,564.10 × 45,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,709.40x = 4,500,890,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,890,200.86/65,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,496.90

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