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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,473.44, 98,266.08 and 26,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,473.44, 98,266.08 and 26,058.24 is: 39,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,473.44 : 98,266.08 = 26,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,473.44/98,266.08 = 26,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,473.44x = 98,266.08 × 26,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,473.44x = 2,560,641,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,641,096.50/65,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,109.62

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