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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,303.49, 96,470.40 and 26,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,303.49, 96,470.40 and 26,842.73 is: 40,270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,303.49 : 96,470.40 = 26,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,303.49/96,470.40 = 26,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,303.49x = 96,470.40 × 26,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,303.49x = 2,589,528,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,528,900.19/64,303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,270.43

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