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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,661.49, 98,501.96 and 24,105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,661.49, 98,501.96 and 24,105.25 is: 36,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,661.49 : 98,501.96 = 24,105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,661.49/98,501.96 = 24,105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,661.49x = 98,501.96 × 24,105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,661.49x = 2,374,414,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,414,371.29/65,661.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,161.45

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