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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,312.06, 98,011.80 and 23,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,312.06, 98,011.80 and 23,759.06 is: 35,654.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,312.06 : 98,011.80 = 23,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,312.06/98,011.80 = 23,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,312.06x = 98,011.80 × 23,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,312.06x = 2,328,667,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,667,746.85/65,312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,654.49

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