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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,151.53, 96,155.61 and 26,699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,151.53, 96,155.61 and 26,699.16 is: 40,018.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,151.53 : 96,155.61 = 26,699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,151.53/96,155.61 = 26,699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,151.53x = 96,155.61 × 26,699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,151.53x = 2,567,274,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,274,016.29/64,151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,018.91

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