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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,695.78, 98,544.21 and 28,253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,695.78, 98,544.21 and 28,253.26 is: 42,380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,695.78 : 98,544.21 = 28,253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,695.78/98,544.21 = 28,253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,695.78x = 98,544.21 × 28,253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,695.78x = 2,784,195,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,195,186.62/65,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,380.12

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