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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,868.78, 98,821.67 and 26,453.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,868.78, 98,821.67 and 26,453.57 is: 39,687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,868.78 : 98,821.67 = 26,453.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,868.78/98,821.67 = 26,453.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,868.78x = 98,821.67 × 26,453.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,868.78x = 2,614,185,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,185,964.86/65,868.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,687.78

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