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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,314.80, 98,015.84 and 23,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,314.80, 98,015.84 and 23,761.80 is: 35,658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,314.80 : 98,015.84 = 23,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,314.80/98,015.84 = 23,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,314.80x = 98,015.84 × 23,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,314.80x = 2,329,032,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,032,668.10/65,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,658.57

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