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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,670.16, 98,518.10 and 23,538.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,670.16, 98,518.10 and 23,538.97 is: 35,313.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,670.16 : 98,518.10 = 23,538.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,670.16/98,518.10 = 23,538.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,670.16x = 98,518.10 × 23,538.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,670.16x = 2,319,014,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,014,600.36/65,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,313.06

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