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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,389.17, 98,098.29 and 23,836.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,389.17, 98,098.29 and 23,836.17 is: 35,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,389.17 : 98,098.29 = 23,836.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,389.17/98,098.29 = 23,836.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,389.17x = 98,098.29 × 23,836.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,389.17x = 2,338,287,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,287,517.15/65,389.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,759.55

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