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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,315.19, 98,016.39 and 23,762.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,315.19, 98,016.39 and 23,762.19 is: 35,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,315.19 : 98,016.39 = 23,762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,315.19/98,016.39 = 23,762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,315.19x = 98,016.39 × 23,762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,315.19x = 2,329,084,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,084,082.29/65,315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,659.15

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