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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,693.52, 98,554.86 and 18,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,693.52, 98,554.86 and 18,942.76 is: 28,418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,693.52 : 98,554.86 = 18,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,693.52/98,554.86 = 18,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,693.52x = 98,554.86 × 18,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,693.52x = 1,866,901,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,901,059.81/65,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,418.34

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