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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,173.97, 96,285.61 and 26,724.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,173.97, 96,285.61 and 26,724.03 is: 40,096.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,173.97 : 96,285.61 = 26,724.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,173.97/96,285.61 = 26,724.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,173.97x = 96,285.61 × 26,724.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,173.97x = 2,573,139,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,139,202.54/64,173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,096.31

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