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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,417.64, 98,141.10 and 23,864.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,417.64, 98,141.10 and 23,864.64 is: 35,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,417.64 : 98,141.10 = 23,864.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,417.64/98,141.10 = 23,864.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,417.64x = 98,141.10 × 23,864.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,417.64x = 2,342,102,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,102,020.70/65,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,802.30

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