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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,991.52, 98,966.44 and 21,608.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,991.52, 98,966.44 and 21,608.07 is: 32,405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,991.52 : 98,966.44 = 21,608.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,991.52/98,966.44 = 21,608.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,991.52x = 98,966.44 × 21,608.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,991.52x = 2,138,473,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,473,763.17/65,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,405.28

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