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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,235.76, 97,897.44 and 23,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,235.76, 97,897.44 and 23,682.76 is: 35,540.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,235.76 : 97,897.44 = 23,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,235.76/97,897.44 = 23,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,235.76x = 97,897.44 × 23,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,235.76x = 2,318,481,576.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,481,576.13/65,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,540.04

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