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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,288.79, 96,448.47 and 26,828.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,288.79, 96,448.47 and 26,828.05 is: 40,248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,288.79 : 96,448.47 = 26,828.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,288.79/96,448.47 = 26,828.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,288.79x = 96,448.47 × 26,828.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,288.79x = 2,587,523,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,523,893.34/64,288.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,248.45

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