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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,577.31, 98,413.35 and 26,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,577.31, 98,413.35 and 26,111.68 is: 39,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,577.31 : 98,413.35 = 26,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,577.31/98,413.35 = 26,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,577.31x = 98,413.35 × 26,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,577.31x = 2,569,737,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,737,902.93/65,577.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,186.39

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