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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,156.53, 96,251.21 and 26,704.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,156.53, 96,251.21 and 26,704.15 is: 40,063.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,156.53 : 96,251.21 = 26,704.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,156.53/96,251.21 = 26,704.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,156.53x = 96,251.21 × 26,704.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,156.53x = 2,570,306,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,306,749.52/64,156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,063.06

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