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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,558.73, 98,358.77 and 23,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,558.73, 98,358.77 and 23,437.89 is: 35,164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,558.73 : 98,358.77 = 23,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,558.73/98,358.77 = 23,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,558.73x = 98,358.77 × 23,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,558.73x = 2,305,322,090.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,322,090.39/65,558.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,164.23

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