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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,340.63, 98,005.68 and 20,955.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,340.63, 98,005.68 and 20,955.51 is: 31,431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,340.63 : 98,005.68 = 20,955.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,340.63/98,005.68 = 20,955.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,340.63x = 98,005.68 × 20,955.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,340.63x = 2,053,759,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,759,007.30/65,340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,431.58

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