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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,454.56, 98,217.03 and 26,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,454.56, 98,217.03 and 26,012 is: 39,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,454.56 : 98,217.03 = 26,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,454.56/98,217.03 = 26,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,454.56x = 98,217.03 × 26,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,454.56x = 2,554,821,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,821,384.36/65,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,031.98

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