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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,710.56, 98,571.11 and 26,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,710.56, 98,571.11 and 26,246.01 is: 39,371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,710.56 : 98,571.11 = 26,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,710.56/98,571.11 = 26,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,710.56x = 98,571.11 × 26,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,710.56x = 2,587,098,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,098,207.54/65,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,371.12

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