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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,556.72, 98,325.36 and 23,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,556.72, 98,325.36 and 23,994 is: 35,987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,556.72 : 98,325.36 = 23,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,556.72/98,325.36 = 23,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,556.72x = 98,325.36 × 23,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,556.72x = 2,359,218,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,218,687.84/65,556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,987.44

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