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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,793.78, 98,741.70 and 26,376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,793.78, 98,741.70 and 26,376.75 is: 39,585.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,793.78 : 98,741.70 = 26,376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,793.78/98,741.70 = 26,376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,793.78x = 98,741.70 × 26,376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,793.78x = 2,604,485,135.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,485,135.48/65,793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,585.58

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