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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,522.13, 98,283.19 and 18,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,522.13, 98,283.19 and 18,775 is: 28,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,522.13 : 98,283.19 = 18,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,522.13/98,283.19 = 18,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,522.13x = 98,283.19 × 18,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,522.13x = 1,845,266,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,266,892.25/65,522.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,162.50

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