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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,623.78, 98,448.66 and 24,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,623.78, 98,448.66 and 24,071.14 is: 36,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,623.78 : 98,448.66 = 24,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,623.78/98,448.66 = 24,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,623.78x = 98,448.66 × 24,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,623.78x = 2,369,771,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,771,477.67/65,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,111.47

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