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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,614.86, 98,374.61 and 26,160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,614.86, 98,374.61 and 26,160.14 is: 39,221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,614.86 : 98,374.61 = 26,160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,614.86/98,374.61 = 26,160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,614.86x = 98,374.61 × 26,160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,614.86x = 2,573,493,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,493,570.05/65,614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,221.20

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