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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,594.16, 98,332.92 and 24,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,594.16, 98,332.92 and 24,031.44 is: 36,025.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,594.16 : 98,332.92 = 24,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,594.16/98,332.92 = 24,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,594.16x = 98,332.92 × 24,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,594.16x = 2,363,081,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,081,667.00/65,594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,025.79

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