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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,792.36, 98,698.89 and 28,363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,792.36, 98,698.89 and 28,363.07 is: 42,549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,792.36 : 98,698.89 = 28,363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,792.36/98,698.89 = 28,363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,792.36x = 98,698.89 × 28,363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,792.36x = 2,799,403,032.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,403,032.50/65,792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,549.06

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