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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,312.56, 98,012.55 and 23,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,312.56, 98,012.55 and 23,759.56 is: 35,655.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,312.56 : 98,012.55 = 23,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,312.56/98,012.55 = 23,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,312.56x = 98,012.55 × 23,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,312.56x = 2,328,734,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,734,572.42/65,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,655.24

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