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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,259.73, 96,249.22 and 26,705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,259.73, 96,249.22 and 26,705.95 is: 40,000.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,259.73 : 96,249.22 = 26,705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,259.73/96,249.22 = 26,705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,259.73x = 96,249.22 × 26,705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,259.73x = 2,570,426,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,426,549.47/64,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,000.58

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