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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,041.36, 95,996.40 and 26,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,041.36, 95,996.40 and 26,623.14 is: 39,907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,041.36 : 95,996.40 = 26,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,041.36/95,996.40 = 26,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,041.36x = 95,996.40 × 26,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,041.36x = 2,555,725,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,725,116.71/64,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,907.42

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