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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,290.53, 96,451.19 and 26,829.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,290.53, 96,451.19 and 26,829.77 is: 40,251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,290.53 : 96,451.19 = 26,829.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,290.53/96,451.19 = 26,829.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,290.53x = 96,451.19 × 26,829.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,290.53x = 2,587,762,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,762,627.52/64,290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,251.07

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