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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,737.60, 98,606.40 and 30,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,737.60, 98,606.40 and 30,680.80 is: 46,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,737.60 : 98,606.40 = 30,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,737.60/98,606.40 = 30,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,737.60x = 98,606.40 × 30,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,737.60x = 3,025,323,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,323,237.12/65,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,021.20

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