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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,516.08, 98,191.96 and 28,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,516.08, 98,191.96 and 28,032.16 is: 42,013.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,516.08 : 98,191.96 = 28,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,516.08/98,191.96 = 28,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,516.08x = 98,191.96 × 28,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,516.08x = 2,752,532,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,532,733.43/65,516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,013.09

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