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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,725.40, 98,628.60 and 26,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,725.40, 98,628.60 and 26,278.40 is: 39,433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,725.40 : 98,628.60 = 26,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,725.40/98,628.60 = 26,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,725.40x = 98,628.60 × 26,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,725.40x = 2,591,801,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,801,802.24/65,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,433.79

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