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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,992.46, 99,003.08 and 23,868.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,992.46, 99,003.08 and 23,868.14 is: 35,807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,992.46 : 99,003.08 = 23,868.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,992.46/99,003.08 = 23,868.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,992.46x = 99,003.08 × 23,868.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,992.46x = 2,363,018,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,018,938.53/65,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,807.41

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