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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,851.67, 98,691.36 and 26,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,851.67, 98,691.36 and 26,436.44 is: 39,620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,851.67 : 98,691.36 = 26,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,851.67/98,691.36 = 26,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,851.67x = 98,691.36 × 26,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,851.67x = 2,609,048,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,048,217.16/65,851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,620.08

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