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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,729.44, 98,641.68 and 26,297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,729.44, 98,641.68 and 26,297.56 is: 39,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,729.44 : 98,641.68 = 26,297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,729.44/98,641.68 = 26,297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,729.44x = 98,641.68 × 26,297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,729.44x = 2,594,035,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,035,498.30/65,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,465.35

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