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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,350.59, 98,026.02 and 17,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,350.59, 98,026.02 and 17,966.31 is: 26,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,350.59 : 98,026.02 = 17,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,350.59/98,026.02 = 17,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,350.59x = 98,026.02 × 17,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,350.59x = 1,761,165,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,165,863.39/65,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,949.50

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