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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,316.30, 98,018.09 and 23,763.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,316.30, 98,018.09 and 23,763.30 is: 35,660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,316.30 : 98,018.09 = 23,763.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,316.30/98,018.09 = 23,763.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,316.30x = 98,018.09 × 23,763.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,316.30x = 2,329,233,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,233,159.28/65,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,660.83

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