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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,682.36, 98,505.54 and 23,554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,682.36, 98,505.54 and 23,554.62 is: 35,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,682.36 : 98,505.54 = 23,554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,682.36/98,505.54 = 23,554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,682.36x = 98,505.54 × 23,554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,682.36x = 2,320,260,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,260,562.59/65,682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,325.47

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