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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,912.83, 98,848.77 and 23,787.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,912.83, 98,848.77 and 23,787.45 is: 35,673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,912.83 : 98,848.77 = 23,787.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,912.83/98,848.77 = 23,787.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,912.83x = 98,848.77 × 23,787.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,912.83x = 2,351,359,679.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,359,679.69/65,912.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,673.78

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