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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,295.04, 96,457.92 and 26,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,295.04, 96,457.92 and 26,834.28 is: 40,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,295.04 : 96,457.92 = 26,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,295.04/96,457.92 = 26,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,295.04x = 96,457.92 × 26,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,295.04x = 2,588,378,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,378,833.50/64,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,257.83

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