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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,613.78, 98,433.63 and 24,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,613.78, 98,433.63 and 24,061.14 is: 36,096.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,613.78 : 98,433.63 = 24,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,613.78/98,433.63 = 24,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,613.78x = 98,433.63 × 24,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,613.78x = 2,368,425,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,425,352.14/65,613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,096.46

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