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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,221.94, 96,360.59 and 26,789.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,221.94, 96,360.59 and 26,789.38 is: 40,195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,221.94 : 96,360.59 = 26,789.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,221.94/96,360.59 = 26,789.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,221.94x = 96,360.59 × 26,789.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,221.94x = 2,581,440,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,440,679.94/64,221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,195.62

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