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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,533.14, 98,274.72 and 23,405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,533.14, 98,274.72 and 23,405.34 is: 35,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,533.14 : 98,274.72 = 23,405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,533.14/98,274.72 = 23,405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,533.14x = 98,274.72 × 23,405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,533.14x = 2,300,153,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,153,235.00/65,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,099.08

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