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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,463.14, 98,214.36 and 23,337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,463.14, 98,214.36 and 23,337.74 is: 35,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,463.14 : 98,214.36 = 23,337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,463.14/98,214.36 = 23,337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,463.14x = 98,214.36 × 23,337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,463.14x = 2,292,101,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,101,197.95/65,463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,013.62

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