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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,535.57, 98,287.16 and 28,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,535.57, 98,287.16 and 28,091.40 is: 42,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,535.57 : 98,287.16 = 28,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,535.57/98,287.16 = 28,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,535.57x = 98,287.16 × 28,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,535.57x = 2,761,023,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,023,785.97/65,535.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,130.16

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