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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,901.89, 98,832.40 and 23,776.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,901.89, 98,832.40 and 23,776.50 is: 35,657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,901.89 : 98,832.40 = 23,776.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,901.89/98,832.40 = 23,776.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,901.89x = 98,832.40 × 23,776.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,901.89x = 2,349,888,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,888,558.60/65,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,657.38

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