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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,507.36, 98,264.40 and 18,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,507.36, 98,264.40 and 18,759 is: 28,139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,507.36 : 98,264.40 = 18,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,507.36/98,264.40 = 18,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,507.36x = 98,264.40 × 18,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,507.36x = 1,843,341,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,341,879.60/65,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,139.46

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