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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,423.45, 98,067.85 and 26,008.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,423.45, 98,067.85 and 26,008.49 is: 38,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,423.45 : 98,067.85 = 26,008.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,423.45/98,067.85 = 26,008.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,423.45x = 98,067.85 × 26,008.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,423.45x = 2,550,596,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,596,696.05/65,423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,985.97

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