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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,311.55, 98,010.96 and 23,758.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,311.55, 98,010.96 and 23,758.55 is: 35,653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,311.55 : 98,010.96 = 23,758.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,311.55/98,010.96 = 23,758.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,311.55x = 98,010.96 × 23,758.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,311.55x = 2,328,597,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,597,684.86/65,311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,653.69

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