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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,566.38, 98,325.44 and 23,435.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,566.38, 98,325.44 and 23,435.07 is: 35,143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,566.38 : 98,325.44 = 23,435.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,566.38/98,325.44 = 23,435.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,566.38x = 98,325.44 × 23,435.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,566.38x = 2,304,263,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,263,452.01/65,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,143.98

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