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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,564.20, 98,311.74 and 28,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,564.20, 98,311.74 and 28,585 is: 42,862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,564.20 : 98,311.74 = 28,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,564.20/98,311.74 = 28,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,564.20x = 98,311.74 × 28,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,564.20x = 2,810,241,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,241,087.90/65,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,862.43

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