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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,904.30, 98,786.66 and 21,519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,904.30, 98,786.66 and 21,519.14 is: 32,255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,904.30 : 98,786.66 = 21,519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,904.30/98,786.66 = 21,519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,904.30x = 98,786.66 × 21,519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,904.30x = 2,125,803,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,803,365.14/65,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,255.91

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