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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,261.58, 97,899.93 and 23,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,261.58, 97,899.93 and 23,718.30 is: 35,580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,261.58 : 97,899.93 = 23,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,261.58/97,899.93 = 23,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,261.58x = 97,899.93 × 23,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,261.58x = 2,322,019,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,019,909.72/65,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,580.20

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