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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,737.60, 98,650.08 and 24,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,737.60, 98,650.08 and 24,184.60 is: 36,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,737.60 : 98,650.08 = 24,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,737.60/98,650.08 = 24,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,737.60x = 98,650.08 × 24,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,737.60x = 2,385,812,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,812,603.85/65,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,292.97

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