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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,910, 98,877.44 and 26,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,910, 98,877.44 and 26,470.20 is: 39,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,910 : 98,877.44 = 26,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,910/98,877.44 = 26,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,910x = 98,877.44 × 26,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,910x = 2,617,305,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,305,612.29/65,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,710.30

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