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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,966.36, 98,938.56 and 23,838.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,966.36, 98,938.56 and 23,838.26 is: 35,753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,966.36 : 98,938.56 = 23,838.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,966.36/98,938.56 = 23,838.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,966.36x = 98,938.56 × 23,838.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,966.36x = 2,358,523,117.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,523,117.31/65,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,753.42

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