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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,997.76, 96,016.92 and 26,575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,997.76, 96,016.92 and 26,575.76 is: 39,872.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,997.76 : 96,016.92 = 26,575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,997.76/96,016.92 = 26,575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,997.76x = 96,016.92 × 26,575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,997.76x = 2,551,722,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,722,621.86/63,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,872.06

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