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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,565.44, 98,348.22 and 28,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,565.44, 98,348.22 and 28,101.20 is: 42,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,565.44 : 98,348.22 = 28,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,565.44/98,348.22 = 28,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,565.44x = 98,348.22 × 28,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,565.44x = 2,763,702,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,702,999.86/65,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,151.83

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