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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,867.64, 98,806.47 and 25,867.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,867.64, 98,806.47 and 25,867.33 is: 38,802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,867.64 : 98,806.47 = 25,867.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,867.64/98,806.47 = 25,867.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,867.64x = 98,806.47 × 25,867.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,867.64x = 2,555,859,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,859,499.50/65,867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,802.96

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