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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,895.96, 98,845.14 and 23,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,895.96, 98,845.14 and 23,779.20 is: 35,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,895.96 : 98,845.14 = 23,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,895.96/98,845.14 = 23,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,895.96x = 98,845.14 × 23,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,895.96x = 2,350,458,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,458,353.09/65,895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,669.23

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