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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,287.78, 96,446.96 and 26,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,287.78, 96,446.96 and 26,827.04 is: 40,246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,287.78 : 96,446.96 = 26,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,287.78/96,446.96 = 26,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,287.78x = 96,446.96 × 26,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,287.78x = 2,587,386,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,386,453.80/64,287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,246.94

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