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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,314.56, 98,015.55 and 23,761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,314.56, 98,015.55 and 23,761.56 is: 35,658.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,314.56 : 98,015.55 = 23,761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,314.56/98,015.55 = 23,761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,314.56x = 98,015.55 × 23,761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,314.56x = 2,329,002,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,002,372.26/65,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,658.24

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