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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,412.13, 98,132.82 and 23,859.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,412.13, 98,132.82 and 23,859.13 is: 35,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,412.13 : 98,132.82 = 23,859.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,412.13/98,132.82 = 23,859.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,412.13x = 98,132.82 × 23,859.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,412.13x = 2,341,363,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,363,218.98/65,412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,794.02

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