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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,364.85, 98,035.99 and 17,333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,364.85, 98,035.99 and 17,333.79 is: 25,997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,364.85 : 98,035.99 = 17,333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,364.85/98,035.99 = 17,333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,364.85x = 98,035.99 × 17,333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,364.85x = 1,699,335,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,335,219.77/65,364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,997.69

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