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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,340.04, 98,033.10 and 23,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,340.04, 98,033.10 and 23,791.24 is: 35,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,340.04 : 98,033.10 = 23,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,340.04/98,033.10 = 23,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,340.04x = 98,033.10 × 23,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,340.04x = 2,332,329,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,329,010.04/65,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,695.25

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