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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,312.55, 98,012.46 and 23,759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,312.55, 98,012.46 and 23,759.55 is: 35,655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,312.55 : 98,012.46 = 23,759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,312.55/98,012.46 = 23,759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,312.55x = 98,012.46 × 23,759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,312.55x = 2,328,731,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,731,943.99/65,312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,655.20

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