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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,910.76, 98,845.68 and 23,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,910.76, 98,845.68 and 23,785.36 is: 35,670.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,910.76 : 98,845.68 = 23,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,910.76/98,845.68 = 23,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,910.76x = 98,845.68 × 23,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,910.76x = 2,351,080,083.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,080,083.24/65,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,670.66

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