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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,758.72, 98,638.80 and 19,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,758.72, 98,638.80 and 19,012 is: 28,518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,758.72 : 98,638.80 = 19,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,758.72/98,638.80 = 19,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,758.72x = 98,638.80 × 19,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,758.72x = 1,875,320,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,320,865.60/65,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,518.21

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