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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,995.02, 98,965.17 and 45,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,995.02, 98,965.17 and 45,996.12 is: 68,975.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,995.02 : 98,965.17 = 45,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,995.02/98,965.17 = 45,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,995.02x = 98,965.17 × 45,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,995.02x = 4,552,013,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,013,835.14/65,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,975.11

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