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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,886.29, 98,833.73 and 26,438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,886.29, 98,833.73 and 26,438.27 is: 39,659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,886.29 : 98,833.73 = 26,438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,886.29/98,833.73 = 26,438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,886.29x = 98,833.73 × 26,438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,886.29x = 2,612,992,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,992,838.85/65,886.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,659.13

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