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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,950.28, 98,924.52 and 16,030.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,950.28, 98,924.52 and 16,030.23 is: 24,045.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,950.28 : 98,924.52 = 16,030.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,950.28/98,924.52 = 16,030.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,950.28x = 98,924.52 × 16,030.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,950.28x = 1,585,782,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,782,497.39/65,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,045.12

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