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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,562.78, 98,344.44 and 24,009.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,562.78, 98,344.44 and 24,009.78 is: 36,014.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,562.78 : 98,344.44 = 24,009.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,562.78/98,344.44 = 24,009.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,562.78x = 98,344.44 × 24,009.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,562.78x = 2,361,228,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,228,368.62/65,562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,014.77

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