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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,926.56, 98,902.32 and 26,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,926.56, 98,902.32 and 26,486.76 is: 39,735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,926.56 : 98,902.32 = 26,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,926.56/98,902.32 = 26,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,926.56x = 98,902.32 × 26,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,926.56x = 2,619,602,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,602,013.28/65,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,735.15

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