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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,093, 96,146.52 and 26,657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,093, 96,146.52 and 26,657.50 is: 39,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,093 : 96,146.52 = 26,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,093/96,146.52 = 26,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,093x = 96,146.52 × 26,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,093x = 2,563,025,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,025,856.90/64,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,989.17

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