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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,414.63, 98,136.57 and 23,861.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,414.63, 98,136.57 and 23,861.63 is: 35,797.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,414.63 : 98,136.57 = 23,861.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,414.63/98,136.57 = 23,861.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,414.63x = 98,136.57 × 23,861.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,414.63x = 2,341,698,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,698,522.81/65,414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,797.78

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