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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,961.67, 98,956.38 and 21,584.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,961.67, 98,956.38 and 21,584.98 is: 32,382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,961.67 : 98,956.38 = 21,584.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,961.67/98,956.38 = 21,584.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,961.67x = 98,956.38 × 21,584.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,961.67x = 2,135,971,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,971,483.17/65,961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,382.01

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