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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,614.59, 98,422.70 and 26,148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,614.59, 98,422.70 and 26,148.69 is: 39,223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,614.59 : 98,422.70 = 26,148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,614.59/98,422.70 = 26,148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,614.59x = 98,422.70 × 26,148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,614.59x = 2,573,624,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,624,540.52/65,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,223.36

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