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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,499.64, 98,270.22 and 23,378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,499.64, 98,270.22 and 23,378.79 is: 35,075.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,499.64 : 98,270.22 = 23,378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,499.64/98,270.22 = 23,378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,499.64x = 98,270.22 × 23,378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,499.64x = 2,297,438,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,438,812.49/65,499.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,075.59

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