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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,462.64, 98,185.32 and 26,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,462.64, 98,185.32 and 26,009.52 is: 39,010.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,462.64 : 98,185.32 = 26,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,462.64/98,185.32 = 26,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,462.64x = 98,185.32 × 26,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,462.64x = 2,553,753,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,753,044.25/65,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,010.85

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