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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,488.32, 98,171.52 and 23,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,488.32, 98,171.52 and 23,904 is: 35,833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,488.32 : 98,171.52 = 23,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,488.32/98,171.52 = 23,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,488.32x = 98,171.52 × 23,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,488.32x = 2,346,692,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,692,014.08/65,488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,833.75

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