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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,881.26, 98,822.10 and 15,961.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,881.26, 98,822.10 and 15,961.26 is: 23,941.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,881.26 : 98,822.10 = 15,961.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,881.26/98,822.10 = 15,961.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,881.26x = 98,822.10 × 15,961.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,881.26x = 1,577,325,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,325,231.85/65,881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,941.94

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