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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,396.62, 98,008.53 and 23,803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,396.62, 98,008.53 and 23,803.66 is: 35,674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,396.62 : 98,008.53 = 23,803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,396.62/98,008.53 = 23,803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,396.62x = 98,008.53 × 23,803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,396.62x = 2,332,961,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,961,725.22/65,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,674.04

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