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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,570.60, 98,331.78 and 23,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,570.60, 98,331.78 and 23,439.30 is: 35,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,570.60 : 98,331.78 = 23,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,570.60/98,331.78 = 23,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,570.60x = 98,331.78 × 23,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,570.60x = 2,304,828,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,828,090.95/65,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,150.33

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