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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,565.63, 98,324.31 and 23,434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,565.63, 98,324.31 and 23,434.32 is: 35,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,565.63 : 98,324.31 = 23,434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,565.63/98,324.31 = 23,434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,565.63x = 98,324.31 × 23,434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,565.63x = 2,304,163,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,163,344.32/65,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,142.85

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