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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,535.38, 98,278.10 and 23,407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,535.38, 98,278.10 and 23,407.58 is: 35,102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,535.38 : 98,278.10 = 23,407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,535.38/98,278.10 = 23,407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,535.38x = 98,278.10 × 23,407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,535.38x = 2,300,452,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,452,055.13/65,535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,102.45

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