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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,771.40, 98,657.10 and 28,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,771.40, 98,657.10 and 28,835.40 is: 43,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,771.40 : 98,657.10 = 28,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,771.40/98,657.10 = 28,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,771.40x = 98,657.10 × 28,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,771.40x = 2,844,816,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,816,941.34/65,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,253.10

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