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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,904.89, 98,836.91 and 23,779.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,904.89, 98,836.91 and 23,779.51 is: 35,661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,904.89 : 98,836.91 = 23,779.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,904.89/98,836.91 = 23,779.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,904.89x = 98,836.91 × 23,779.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,904.89x = 2,350,292,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,292,923.72/65,904.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,661.89

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