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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,470.05, 98,214.14 and 23,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,470.05, 98,214.14 and 23,337.72 is: 35,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,470.05 : 98,214.14 = 23,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,470.05/98,214.14 = 23,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,470.05x = 98,214.14 × 23,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,470.05x = 2,292,094,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,094,099.36/65,470.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,009.81

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