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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,674.80, 98,489.52 and 26,221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,674.80, 98,489.52 and 26,221.32 is: 39,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,674.80 : 98,489.52 = 26,221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,674.80/98,489.52 = 26,221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,674.80x = 98,489.52 × 26,221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,674.80x = 2,582,525,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,525,220.57/65,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,322.92

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