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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,737.14, 98,566.22 and 25,708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,737.14, 98,566.22 and 25,708.44 is: 38,547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,737.14 : 98,566.22 = 25,708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,737.14/98,566.22 = 25,708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,737.14x = 98,566.22 × 25,708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,737.14x = 2,533,983,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,983,624.35/65,737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,547.21

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