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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,599.12, 98,399.30 and 18,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,599.12, 98,399.30 and 18,852 is: 28,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,599.12 : 98,399.30 = 18,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,599.12/98,399.30 = 18,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,599.12x = 98,399.30 × 18,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,599.12x = 1,855,023,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,023,603.60/65,599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,278.18

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