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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,708.72, 98,563.80 and 18,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,708.72, 98,563.80 and 18,962 is: 28,443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,708.72 : 98,563.80 = 18,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,708.72/98,563.80 = 18,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,708.72x = 98,563.80 × 18,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,708.72x = 1,868,966,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,966,775.60/65,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,443.21

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