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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,477.16, 98,231.46 and 21,108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,477.16, 98,231.46 and 21,108.12 is: 31,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,477.16 : 98,231.46 = 21,108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,477.16/98,231.46 = 21,108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,477.16x = 98,231.46 × 21,108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,477.16x = 2,073,481,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,481,445.46/65,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,667.25

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