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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,235.31, 96,286.74 and 26,817.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,235.31, 96,286.74 and 26,817.15 is: 40,198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,235.31 : 96,286.74 = 26,817.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,235.31/96,286.74 = 26,817.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,235.31x = 96,286.74 × 26,817.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,235.31x = 2,582,135,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,135,949.59/64,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,198.08

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