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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,462.14, 98,212.86 and 23,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,462.14, 98,212.86 and 23,336.74 is: 35,012.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,462.14 : 98,212.86 = 23,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,462.14/98,212.86 = 23,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,462.14x = 98,212.86 × 23,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,462.14x = 2,291,967,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,967,978.48/65,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,012.12

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