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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,729.80, 98,594.70 and 23,609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,729.80, 98,594.70 and 23,609.80 is: 35,414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,729.80 : 98,594.70 = 23,609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,729.80/98,594.70 = 23,609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,729.80x = 98,594.70 × 23,609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,729.80x = 2,327,801,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,801,148.06/65,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,414.70

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