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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,241.27, 97,905.69 and 23,688.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,241.27, 97,905.69 and 23,688.27 is: 35,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,241.27 : 97,905.69 = 23,688.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,241.27/97,905.69 = 23,688.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,241.27x = 97,905.69 × 23,688.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,241.27x = 2,319,216,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,216,419.26/65,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,548.30

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