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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,387.76, 98,096.22 and 23,834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,387.76, 98,096.22 and 23,834.76 is: 35,757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,387.76 : 98,096.22 = 23,834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,387.76/98,096.22 = 23,834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,387.76x = 98,096.22 × 23,834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,387.76x = 2,338,099,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,099,860.61/65,387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,757.45

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