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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,727.67, 98,552.01 and 25,698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,727.67, 98,552.01 and 25,698.96 is: 38,533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,727.67 : 98,552.01 = 25,698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,727.67/98,552.01 = 25,698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,727.67x = 98,552.01 × 25,698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,727.67x = 2,532,684,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,684,444.07/65,727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,533.00

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