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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,926.29, 98,878.50 and 23,798.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,926.29, 98,878.50 and 23,798.29 is: 35,693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,926.29 : 98,878.50 = 23,798.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,926.29/98,878.50 = 23,798.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,926.29x = 98,878.50 × 23,798.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,926.29x = 2,353,139,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,139,217.77/65,926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,693.49

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