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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,356.28, 98,005.08 and 18,598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,356.28, 98,005.08 and 18,598.04 is: 27,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,356.28 : 98,005.08 = 18,598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,356.28/98,005.08 = 18,598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,356.28x = 98,005.08 × 18,598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,356.28x = 1,822,702,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,702,398.04/65,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,888.71

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