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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,513.72, 98,197.12 and 26,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,513.72, 98,197.12 and 26,060.24 is: 39,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,513.72 : 98,197.12 = 26,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,513.72/98,197.12 = 26,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,513.72x = 98,197.12 × 26,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,513.72x = 2,559,040,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,040,514.51/65,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,061.14

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