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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,340.41, 98,011.29 and 25,897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,340.41, 98,011.29 and 25,897.86 is: 38,847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,340.41 : 98,011.29 = 25,897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,340.41/98,011.29 = 25,897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,340.41x = 98,011.29 × 25,897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,340.41x = 2,538,282,666.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,282,666.84/65,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,847.06

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