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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,672.40, 98,508.60 and 26,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,672.40, 98,508.60 and 26,209.20 is: 39,313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,672.40 : 98,508.60 = 26,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,672.40/98,508.60 = 26,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,672.40x = 98,508.60 × 26,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,672.40x = 2,581,831,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,831,599.12/65,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,313.80

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