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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,347.62, 98,031.15 and 23,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,347.62, 98,031.15 and 23,224.20 is: 34,839.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,347.62 : 98,031.15 = 23,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,347.62/98,031.15 = 23,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,347.62x = 98,031.15 × 23,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,347.62x = 2,276,695,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,695,033.83/65,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,839.75

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