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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,335.54, 98,026.35 and 23,786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,335.54, 98,026.35 and 23,786.74 is: 35,688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,335.54 : 98,026.35 = 23,786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,335.54/98,026.35 = 23,786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,335.54x = 98,026.35 × 23,786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,335.54x = 2,331,727,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,727,300.60/65,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,688.50

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