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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,734.14, 98,561.72 and 25,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,734.14, 98,561.72 and 25,705.44 is: 38,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,734.14 : 98,561.72 = 25,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,734.14/98,561.72 = 25,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,734.14x = 98,561.72 × 25,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,734.14x = 2,533,572,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,572,251.23/65,734.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,542.72

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