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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,099.62, 96,161.58 and 26,639.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,099.62, 96,161.58 and 26,639.35 is: 39,964.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,099.62 : 96,161.58 = 26,639.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,099.62/96,161.58 = 26,639.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,099.62x = 96,161.58 × 26,639.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,099.62x = 2,561,681,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,681,745.77/64,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,964.07

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