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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,975.13, 98,976.74 and 19,224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,975.13, 98,976.74 and 19,224.09 is: 28,840.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,975.13 : 98,976.74 = 19,224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,975.13/98,976.74 = 19,224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,975.13x = 98,976.74 × 19,224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,975.13x = 1,902,737,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,737,661.55/65,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,840.23

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