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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,312.69, 98,012.64 and 23,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,312.69, 98,012.64 and 23,759.69 is: 35,655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,312.69 : 98,012.64 = 23,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,312.69/98,012.64 = 23,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,312.69x = 98,012.64 × 23,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,312.69x = 2,328,749,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,749,942.48/65,312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,655.40

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