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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,297.04, 96,460.92 and 26,836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,297.04, 96,460.92 and 26,836.28 is: 40,260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,297.04 : 96,460.92 = 26,836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,297.04/96,460.92 = 26,836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,297.04x = 96,460.92 × 26,836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,297.04x = 2,588,652,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,652,258.18/64,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,260.83

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