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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,932.38, 98,910.72 and 21,561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,932.38, 98,910.72 and 21,561.59 is: 32,346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,932.38 : 98,910.72 = 21,561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,932.38/98,910.72 = 21,561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,932.38x = 98,910.72 × 21,561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,932.38x = 2,132,672,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,672,638.52/65,932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,346.36

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