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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,837.41, 98,755.96 and 22,061.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,837.41, 98,755.96 and 22,061.41 is: 33,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,837.41 : 98,755.96 = 22,061.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,837.41/98,755.96 = 22,061.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,837.41x = 98,755.96 × 22,061.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,837.41x = 2,178,695,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,695,613.20/65,837.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,092.06

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