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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,714.14, 98,641.35 and 28,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,714.14, 98,641.35 and 28,292.74 is: 42,469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,714.14 : 98,641.35 = 28,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,714.14/98,641.35 = 28,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,714.14x = 98,641.35 × 28,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,714.14x = 2,790,834,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,834,068.80/65,714.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,469.31

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