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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,565.72, 98,388 and 23,442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,565.72, 98,388 and 23,442.48 is: 35,177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,565.72 : 98,388 = 23,442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,565.72/98,388 = 23,442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,565.72x = 98,388 × 23,442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,565.72x = 2,306,458,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,458,722.24/65,565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,177.81

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