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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,236.76, 97,898.94 and 23,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,236.76, 97,898.94 and 23,683.76 is: 35,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,236.76 : 97,898.94 = 23,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,236.76/97,898.94 = 23,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,236.76x = 97,898.94 × 23,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,236.76x = 2,318,614,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,614,999.21/65,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,541.54

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