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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,333.92, 97,949.04 and 28,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,333.92, 97,949.04 and 28,372 is: 42,535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,333.92 : 97,949.04 = 28,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,333.92/97,949.04 = 28,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,333.92x = 97,949.04 × 28,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,333.92x = 2,779,010,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,010,162.88/65,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,535.49

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