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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,977.23, 98,941.14 and 26,520.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,977.23, 98,941.14 and 26,520.93 is: 39,771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,977.23 : 98,941.14 = 26,520.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,977.23/98,941.14 = 26,520.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,977.23x = 98,941.14 × 26,520.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,977.23x = 2,624,011,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,011,048.06/65,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,771.46

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