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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,590.79, 98,433.97 and 26,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,590.79, 98,433.97 and 26,159.18 is: 39,257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,590.79 : 98,433.97 = 26,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,590.79/98,433.97 = 26,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,590.79x = 98,433.97 × 26,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,590.79x = 2,574,951,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,951,381.78/65,590.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,257.82

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