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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,292.02, 96,453.44 and 26,831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,292.02, 96,453.44 and 26,831.26 is: 40,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,292.02 : 96,453.44 = 26,831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,292.02/96,453.44 = 26,831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,292.02x = 96,453.44 × 26,831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,292.02x = 2,587,967,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,967,326.53/64,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,253.32

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