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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,157.53, 96,252.71 and 26,705.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,157.53, 96,252.71 and 26,705.15 is: 40,064.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,157.53 : 96,252.71 = 26,705.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,157.53/96,252.71 = 26,705.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,157.53x = 96,252.71 × 26,705.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,157.53x = 2,570,443,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,443,058.46/64,157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,064.56

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