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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,312.17, 98,011.89 and 23,759.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,312.17, 98,011.89 and 23,759.17 is: 35,654.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,312.17 : 98,011.89 = 23,759.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,312.17/98,011.89 = 23,759.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,312.17x = 98,011.89 × 23,759.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,312.17x = 2,328,680,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,680,911.50/65,312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,654.63

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