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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,355.13, 98,032.68 and 18,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,355.13, 98,032.68 and 18,608 is: 27,912.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,355.13 : 98,032.68 = 18,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,355.13/98,032.68 = 18,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,355.13x = 98,032.68 × 18,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,355.13x = 1,824,192,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,192,109.44/65,355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,912.00

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