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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,256, 97,884 and 28,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,256, 97,884 and 28,320 is: 42,480

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,256 : 97,884 = 28,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,256/97,884 = 28,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,256x = 97,884 × 28,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,256x = 2,772,074,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,074,880/65,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,480

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