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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,907.83, 98,841.28 and 23,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,907.83, 98,841.28 and 23,782.44 is: 35,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,907.83 : 98,841.28 = 23,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,907.83/98,841.28 = 23,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,907.83x = 98,841.28 × 23,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,907.83x = 2,350,686,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,686,692.21/65,907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,666.28

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