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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,909.83, 98,844.27 and 23,784.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,909.83, 98,844.27 and 23,784.45 is: 35,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,909.83 : 98,844.27 = 23,784.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,909.83/98,844.27 = 23,784.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,909.83x = 98,844.27 × 23,784.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,909.83x = 2,350,956,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,956,597.60/65,909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,669.29

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