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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,273.62, 97,912.06 and 23,151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,273.62, 97,912.06 and 23,151.82 is: 34,728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,273.62 : 97,912.06 = 23,151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,273.62/97,912.06 = 23,151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,273.62x = 97,912.06 × 23,151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,273.62x = 2,266,842,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,842,388.95/65,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,728.31

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