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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,572.74, 98,334.96 and 23,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,572.74, 98,334.96 and 23,441.46 is: 35,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,572.74 : 98,334.96 = 23,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,572.74/98,334.96 = 23,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,572.74x = 98,334.96 × 23,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,572.74x = 2,305,115,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,115,031.44/65,572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,153.56

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