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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,975.27, 98,962.34 and 23,839.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,975.27, 98,962.34 and 23,839.41 is: 35,758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,975.27 : 98,962.34 = 23,839.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,975.27/98,962.34 = 23,839.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,975.27x = 98,962.34 × 23,839.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,975.27x = 2,359,203,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,203,797.82/65,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,758.91

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