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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,795.43, 98,637.78 and 26,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,795.43, 98,637.78 and 26,331 is: 39,474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,795.43 : 98,637.78 = 26,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,795.43/98,637.78 = 26,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,795.43x = 98,637.78 × 26,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,795.43x = 2,597,231,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,231,385.18/65,795.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,474.34

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