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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,916.06, 98,878.68 and 26,473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,916.06, 98,878.68 and 26,473.17 is: 39,711.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,916.06 : 98,878.68 = 26,473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,916.06/98,878.68 = 26,473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,916.06x = 98,878.68 × 26,473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,916.06x = 2,617,632,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,632,105.02/65,916.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,711.60

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