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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,586.16, 98,320.80 and 24,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,586.16, 98,320.80 and 24,023.44 is: 36,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,586.16 : 98,320.80 = 24,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,586.16/98,320.80 = 24,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,586.16x = 98,320.80 × 24,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,586.16x = 2,362,003,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,003,839.55/65,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.75

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