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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,700.54, 98,624.52 and 26,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,700.54, 98,624.52 and 26,285.13 is: 39,457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,700.54 : 98,624.52 = 26,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,700.54/98,624.52 = 26,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,700.54x = 98,624.52 × 26,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,700.54x = 2,592,358,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,358,329.39/65,700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,457.18

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