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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,238.26, 97,901.19 and 23,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,238.26, 97,901.19 and 23,685.26 is: 35,543.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,238.26 : 97,901.19 = 23,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,238.26/97,901.19 = 23,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,238.26x = 97,901.19 × 23,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,238.26x = 2,318,814,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,814,649.95/65,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,543.79

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