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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,305.28, 98,001.60 and 23,752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,305.28, 98,001.60 and 23,752.28 is: 35,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,305.28 : 98,001.60 = 23,752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,305.28/98,001.60 = 23,752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,305.28x = 98,001.60 × 23,752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,305.28x = 2,327,760,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,760,953.64/65,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,644.30

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