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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,611.13, 98,431.27 and 24,058.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,611.13, 98,431.27 and 24,058.13 is: 36,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,611.13 : 98,431.27 = 24,058.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,611.13/98,431.27 = 24,058.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,611.13x = 98,431.27 × 24,058.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,611.13x = 2,368,071,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,071,737.42/65,611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,092.53

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