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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,639.16, 98,434.44 and 23,507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,639.16, 98,434.44 and 23,507.64 is: 35,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,639.16 : 98,434.44 = 23,507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,639.16/98,434.44 = 23,507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,639.16x = 98,434.44 × 23,507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,639.16x = 2,313,961,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,961,379.12/65,639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,252.76

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