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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,119.72, 96,187.35 and 26,705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,119.72, 96,187.35 and 26,705.16 is: 40,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,119.72 : 96,187.35 = 26,705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,119.72/96,187.35 = 26,705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,119.72x = 96,187.35 × 26,705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,119.72x = 2,568,698,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,698,571.73/64,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,060.98

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