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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,735.80, 97,597.74 and 45,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,735.80, 97,597.74 and 45,555 is: 62,854.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,735.80 : 97,597.74 = 45,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,735.80/97,597.74 = 45,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,735.80x = 97,597.74 × 45,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,735.80x = 4,446,065,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,065,045.70/70,735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,854.52

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