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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,346.27, 98,063.10 and 27,915.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,346.27, 98,063.10 and 27,915.09 is: 41,891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,346.27 : 98,063.10 = 27,915.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,346.27/98,063.10 = 27,915.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,346.27x = 98,063.10 × 27,915.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,346.27x = 2,737,440,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,440,262.18/65,346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,891.30

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