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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,306.08, 97,900.40 and 23,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,306.08, 97,900.40 and 23,724 is: 35,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,306.08 : 97,900.40 = 23,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,306.08/97,900.40 = 23,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,306.08x = 97,900.40 × 23,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,306.08x = 2,322,589,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,589,089.60/65,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,564.67

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