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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,707.29, 98,634.69 and 26,291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,707.29, 98,634.69 and 26,291.88 is: 39,467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,707.29 : 98,634.69 = 26,291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,707.29/98,634.69 = 26,291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,707.29x = 98,634.69 × 26,291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,707.29x = 2,593,291,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,291,433.32/65,707.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,467.33

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