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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,916.88, 98,875.26 and 26,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,916.88, 98,875.26 and 26,474 is: 39,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,916.88 : 98,875.26 = 26,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,916.88/98,875.26 = 26,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,916.88x = 98,875.26 × 26,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,916.88x = 2,617,623,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,623,633.24/65,916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,710.98

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