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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,708.64, 98,633.10 and 28,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,708.64, 98,633.10 and 28,287.24 is: 42,461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,708.64 : 98,633.10 = 28,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,708.64/98,633.10 = 28,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,708.64x = 98,633.10 × 28,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,708.64x = 2,790,058,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,058,171.64/65,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,461.05

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