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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,905.22, 98,837.37 and 23,779.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,905.22, 98,837.37 and 23,779.82 is: 35,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,905.22 : 98,837.37 = 23,779.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,905.22/98,837.37 = 23,779.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,905.22x = 98,837.37 × 23,779.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,905.22x = 2,350,334,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,334,373.69/65,905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,662.34

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