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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,545.22, 98,308.11 and 23,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,545.22, 98,308.11 and 23,982.50 is: 35,970.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,545.22 : 98,308.11 = 23,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,545.22/98,308.11 = 23,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,545.22x = 98,308.11 × 23,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,545.22x = 2,357,674,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,674,248.08/65,545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,970.19

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