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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,525.27, 98,263.64 and 23,394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,525.27, 98,263.64 and 23,394.02 is: 35,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,525.27 : 98,263.64 = 23,394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,525.27/98,263.64 = 23,394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,525.27x = 98,263.64 × 23,394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,525.27x = 2,298,781,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,781,863.58/65,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,082.37

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