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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,407.69, 98,126.16 and 23,854.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,407.69, 98,126.16 and 23,854.69 is: 35,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,407.69 : 98,126.16 = 23,854.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,407.69/98,126.16 = 23,854.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,407.69x = 98,126.16 × 23,854.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,407.69x = 2,340,768,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,768,882.38/65,407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,787.37

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