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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,868.78, 98,804.64 and 23,752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,868.78, 98,804.64 and 23,752.26 is: 35,628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,868.78 : 98,804.64 = 23,752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,868.78/98,804.64 = 23,752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,868.78x = 98,804.64 × 23,752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,868.78x = 2,346,833,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,833,498.49/65,868.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,628.92

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