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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,263.96, 97,720.26 and 34,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,263.96, 97,720.26 and 34,033.24 is: 50,958.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,263.96 : 97,720.26 = 34,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,263.96/97,720.26 = 34,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,263.96x = 97,720.26 × 34,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,263.96x = 3,325,737,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,737,061.44/65,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,958.25

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