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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,430.78, 98,150.94 and 18,687.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,430.78, 98,150.94 and 18,687.30 is: 28,032.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,430.78 : 98,150.94 = 18,687.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,430.78/98,150.94 = 18,687.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,430.78x = 98,150.94 × 18,687.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,430.78x = 1,834,176,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,176,061.06/65,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,032.31

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