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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,565.24, 98,323.74 and 23,433.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,565.24, 98,323.74 and 23,433.93 is: 35,142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,565.24 : 98,323.74 = 23,433.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,565.24/98,323.74 = 23,433.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,565.24x = 98,323.74 × 23,433.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,565.24x = 2,304,111,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,111,640.50/65,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,142.27

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