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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,999.74, 98,955.87 and 23,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,999.74, 98,955.87 and 23,874.28 is: 35,795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,999.74 : 98,955.87 = 23,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,999.74/98,955.87 = 23,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,999.74x = 98,955.87 × 23,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,999.74x = 2,362,500,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,500,148.02/65,999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,795.60

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