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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,369.66, 98,055.86 and 18,622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,369.66, 98,055.86 and 18,622.54 is: 27,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,369.66 : 98,055.86 = 18,622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,369.66/98,055.86 = 18,622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,369.66x = 98,055.86 × 18,622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,369.66x = 1,826,049,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,049,175.08/65,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,934.20

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