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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,569.26, 98,329.73 and 23,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,569.26, 98,329.73 and 23,437.96 is: 35,148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,569.26 : 98,329.73 = 23,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,569.26/98,329.73 = 23,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,569.26x = 98,329.73 × 23,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,569.26x = 2,304,648,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,648,278.55/65,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,148.30

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