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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,392.62, 98,002.53 and 23,799.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,392.62, 98,002.53 and 23,799.66 is: 35,668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,392.62 : 98,002.53 = 23,799.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,392.62/98,002.53 = 23,799.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,392.62x = 98,002.53 × 23,799.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,392.62x = 2,332,426,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,426,893.14/65,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,668.04

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