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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,752.72, 98,629.80 and 19,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,752.72, 98,629.80 and 19,006 is: 28,509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,752.72 : 98,629.80 = 19,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,752.72/98,629.80 = 19,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,752.72x = 98,629.80 × 19,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,752.72x = 1,874,557,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,557,978.80/65,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,509.21

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