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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,961, 98,941.50 and 29,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,961, 98,941.50 and 29,025 is: 43,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,961 : 98,941.50 = 29,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,961/98,941.50 = 29,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,961x = 98,941.50 × 29,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,961x = 2,871,777,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,777,037.50/65,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,537.50

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