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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,266.10, 96,399.15 and 29,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,266.10, 96,399.15 and 29,274.10 is: 43,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,266.10 : 96,399.15 = 29,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,266.10/96,399.15 = 29,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,266.10x = 96,399.15 × 29,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,266.10x = 2,821,998,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,998,357.02/64,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,911.15

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