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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,977.03, 98,964.96 and 23,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,977.03, 98,964.96 and 23,841.16 is: 35,761.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,977.03 : 98,964.96 = 23,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,977.03/98,964.96 = 23,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,977.03x = 98,964.96 × 23,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,977.03x = 2,359,439,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,439,445.75/65,977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,761.53

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