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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,968.61, 98,961.12 and 21,583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,968.61, 98,961.12 and 21,583.43 is: 32,377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,968.61 : 98,961.12 = 21,583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,968.61/98,961.12 = 21,583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,968.61x = 98,961.12 × 21,583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,968.61x = 2,135,920,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,920,406.24/65,968.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,377.83

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