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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,999.08, 98,975.58 and 26,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,999.08, 98,975.58 and 26,545.96 is: 39,809.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,999.08 : 98,975.58 = 26,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,999.08/98,975.58 = 26,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,999.08x = 98,975.58 × 26,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,999.08x = 2,627,401,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,401,787.66/65,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,809.67

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