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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,509.83, 98,285.51 and 23,389.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,509.83, 98,285.51 and 23,389.00 is: 35,090.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,509.83 : 98,285.51 = 23,389.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,509.83/98,285.51 = 23,389.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,509.83x = 98,285.51 × 23,389.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,509.83x = 2,298,799,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,799,606.15/65,509.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,090.91

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