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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,507.83, 98,282.51 and 23,386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,507.83, 98,282.51 and 23,386.99 is: 35,087.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,507.83 : 98,282.51 = 23,386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,507.83/98,282.51 = 23,386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,507.83x = 98,282.51 × 23,386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,507.83x = 2,298,532,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,532,078.54/65,507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,087.90

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