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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,749.72, 98,614.86 and 24,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,749.72, 98,614.86 and 24,187 is: 36,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,749.72 : 98,614.86 = 24,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,749.72/98,614.86 = 24,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,749.72x = 98,614.86 × 24,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,749.72x = 2,385,197,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,197,618.82/65,749.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,276.92

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