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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,301.13, 96,451.70 and 26,840.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,301.13, 96,451.70 and 26,840.77 is: 40,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,301.13 : 96,451.70 = 26,840.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,301.13/96,451.70 = 26,840.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,301.13x = 96,451.70 × 26,840.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,301.13x = 2,588,837,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,837,721.78/64,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,261.15

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