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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,423.40, 98,135.10 and 23,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,423.40, 98,135.10 and 23,886.60 is: 35,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,423.40 : 98,135.10 = 23,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,423.40/98,135.10 = 23,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,423.40x = 98,135.10 × 23,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,423.40x = 2,344,113,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,113,879.66/65,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,829.90

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