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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,996.44, 98,996.28 and 23,880.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,996.44, 98,996.28 and 23,880.49 is: 35,821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,996.44 : 98,996.28 = 23,880.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,996.44/98,996.28 = 23,880.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,996.44x = 98,996.28 × 23,880.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,996.44x = 2,364,079,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,079,337.53/65,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,821.32

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