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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,369.85, 98,043 and 17,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,369.85, 98,043 and 17,338.80 is: 26,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,369.85 : 98,043 = 17,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,369.85/98,043 = 17,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,369.85x = 98,043 × 17,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,369.85x = 1,699,947,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,947,968.40/65,369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.08

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