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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,849.98, 98,734.97 and 25,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,849.98, 98,734.97 and 25,821 is: 38,715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,849.98 : 98,734.97 = 25,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,849.98/98,734.97 = 25,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,849.98x = 98,734.97 × 25,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,849.98x = 2,549,435,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,435,531.27/65,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,715.82

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