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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,511.97, 98,269.87 and 18,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,511.97, 98,269.87 and 18,127.44 is: 27,191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,511.97 : 98,269.87 = 18,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,511.97/98,269.87 = 18,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,511.97x = 98,269.87 × 18,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,511.97x = 1,781,381,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,381,081.60/65,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,191.69

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