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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,872.44, 98,797.40 and 23,744.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,872.44, 98,797.40 and 23,744.13 is: 35,612.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,872.44 : 98,797.40 = 23,744.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,872.44/98,797.40 = 23,744.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,872.44x = 98,797.40 × 23,744.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,872.44x = 2,345,858,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,858,190.54/65,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,612.14

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