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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,910.15, 98,844.78 and 23,784.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,910.15, 98,844.78 and 23,784.75 is: 35,669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,910.15 : 98,844.78 = 23,784.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,910.15/98,844.78 = 23,784.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,910.15x = 98,844.78 × 23,784.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,910.15x = 2,350,998,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,998,381.11/65,910.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,669.75

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