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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,982.59, 98,972.91 and 16,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,982.59, 98,972.91 and 16,062.80 is: 24,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,982.59 : 98,972.91 = 16,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,982.59/98,972.91 = 16,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,982.59x = 98,972.91 × 16,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,982.59x = 1,589,781,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,781,563.88/65,982.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.96

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