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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,469.60, 98,192.52 and 18,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,469.60, 98,192.52 and 18,711 is: 28,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,469.60 : 98,192.52 = 18,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,469.60/98,192.52 = 18,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,469.60x = 98,192.52 × 18,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,469.60x = 1,837,280,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,280,241.72/65,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,063.10

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