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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,698.62, 98,502.96 and 23,577.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,698.62, 98,502.96 and 23,577.75 is: 35,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,698.62 : 98,502.96 = 23,577.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,698.62/98,502.96 = 23,577.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,698.62x = 98,502.96 × 23,577.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,698.62x = 2,322,478,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,478,165.14/65,698.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,350.49

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