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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,563.83, 98,258.67 and 26,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,563.83, 98,258.67 and 26,099.28 is: 39,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,563.83 : 98,258.67 = 26,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,563.83/98,258.67 = 26,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,563.83x = 98,258.67 × 26,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,563.83x = 2,564,480,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,480,540.76/65,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,114.26

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