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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,569.85, 98,330.68 and 23,438.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,569.85, 98,330.68 and 23,438.57 is: 35,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,569.85 : 98,330.68 = 23,438.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,569.85/98,330.68 = 23,438.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,569.85x = 98,330.68 × 23,438.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,569.85x = 2,304,730,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,730,526.33/65,569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,149.24

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