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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,141.04, 96,159.71 and 26,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,141.04, 96,159.71 and 26,729.30 is: 40,072.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,141.04 : 96,159.71 = 26,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,141.04/96,159.71 = 26,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,141.04x = 96,159.71 × 26,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,141.04x = 2,570,281,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,281,736.50/64,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,072.34

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