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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,562.66, 98,319.02 and 23,434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,562.66, 98,319.02 and 23,434.97 is: 35,143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,562.66 : 98,319.02 = 23,434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,562.66/98,319.02 = 23,434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,562.66x = 98,319.02 × 23,434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,562.66x = 2,304,102,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,102,675.36/65,562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,143.52

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