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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,289.67, 96,449.78 and 26,828.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,289.67, 96,449.78 and 26,828.92 is: 40,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,289.67 : 96,449.78 = 26,828.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,289.67/96,449.78 = 26,828.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,289.67x = 96,449.78 × 26,828.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,289.67x = 2,587,643,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,643,431.64/64,289.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,249.75

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