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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,456.56, 98,220.03 and 26,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,456.56, 98,220.03 and 26,014 is: 39,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,456.56 : 98,220.03 = 26,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,456.56/98,220.03 = 26,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,456.56x = 98,220.03 × 26,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,456.56x = 2,555,095,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,095,860.42/65,456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,034.99

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