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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,713.68, 98,618.04 and 26,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,713.68, 98,618.04 and 26,281.80 is: 39,441.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,713.68 : 98,618.04 = 26,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,713.68/98,618.04 = 26,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,713.68x = 98,618.04 × 26,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,713.68x = 2,591,859,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,859,603.67/65,713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,441.71

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