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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,166.97, 96,266.85 and 26,714.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,166.97, 96,266.85 and 26,714.59 is: 40,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,166.97 : 96,266.85 = 26,714.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,166.97/96,266.85 = 26,714.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,166.97x = 96,266.85 × 26,714.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,166.97x = 2,571,729,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,729,854.40/64,166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,078.72

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