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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,895.21, 98,844.02 and 23,778.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,895.21, 98,844.02 and 23,778.45 is: 35,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,895.21 : 98,844.02 = 23,778.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,895.21/98,844.02 = 23,778.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,895.21x = 98,844.02 × 23,778.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,895.21x = 2,350,357,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,357,468.48/65,895.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,668.11

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