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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,993.73, 98,994.44 and 25,467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,993.73, 98,994.44 and 25,467.45 is: 38,202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,993.73 : 98,994.44 = 25,467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,993.73/98,994.44 = 25,467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,993.73x = 98,994.44 × 25,467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,993.73x = 2,521,135,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,135,950.98/65,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,202.66

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