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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,033.28, 97,482.96 and 25,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,033.28, 97,482.96 and 25,574.40 is: 38,335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,033.28 : 97,482.96 = 25,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,033.28/97,482.96 = 25,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,033.28x = 97,482.96 × 25,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,033.28x = 2,493,068,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,068,212.22/65,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,335.27

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