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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,907.14, 98,840.25 and 23,781.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,907.14, 98,840.25 and 23,781.76 is: 35,665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,907.14 : 98,840.25 = 23,781.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,907.14/98,840.25 = 23,781.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,907.14x = 98,840.25 × 23,781.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,907.14x = 2,350,594,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,594,856.74/65,907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,665.26

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