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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,195.60, 96,241.22 and 26,783.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,195.60, 96,241.22 and 26,783.54 is: 40,153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,195.60 : 96,241.22 = 26,783.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,195.60/96,241.22 = 26,783.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,195.60x = 96,241.22 × 26,783.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,195.60x = 2,577,680,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,680,565.52/64,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,153.54

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