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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,316.57, 98,018.55 and 23,763.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,316.57, 98,018.55 and 23,763.57 is: 35,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,316.57 : 98,018.55 = 23,763.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,316.57/98,018.55 = 23,763.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,316.57x = 98,018.55 × 23,763.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,316.57x = 2,329,270,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,270,674.22/65,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,661.25

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