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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,426.66, 98,169.15 and 23,863.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,426.66, 98,169.15 and 23,863.94 is: 35,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,426.66 : 98,169.15 = 23,863.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,426.66/98,169.15 = 23,863.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,426.66x = 98,169.15 × 23,863.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,426.66x = 2,342,702,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,702,705.45/65,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,806.55

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