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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,605.39, 98,383.91 and 23,474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,605.39, 98,383.91 and 23,474.05 is: 35,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,605.39 : 98,383.91 = 23,474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,605.39/98,383.91 = 23,474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,605.39x = 98,383.91 × 23,474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,605.39x = 2,309,468,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,468,822.54/65,605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,202.43

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