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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,382, 98,087.58 and 23,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,382, 98,087.58 and 23,829 is: 35,748.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,382 : 98,087.58 = 23,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,382/98,087.58 = 23,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,382x = 98,087.58 × 23,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,382x = 2,337,328,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,328,943.82/65,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,748.81

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