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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,168.11, 96,276.74 and 26,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,168.11, 96,276.74 and 26,718.12 is: 40,087.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,168.11 : 96,276.74 = 26,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,168.11/96,276.74 = 26,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,168.11x = 96,276.74 × 26,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,168.11x = 2,572,333,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,333,492.53/64,168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,087.41

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