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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,596.12, 98,394.80 and 18,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,596.12, 98,394.80 and 18,849 is: 28,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,596.12 : 98,394.80 = 18,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,596.12/98,394.80 = 18,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,596.12x = 98,394.80 × 18,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,596.12x = 1,854,643,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,643,585.20/65,596.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,273.68

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