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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,309.49, 96,479.40 and 26,848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,309.49, 96,479.40 and 26,848.73 is: 40,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,309.49 : 96,479.40 = 26,848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,309.49/96,479.40 = 26,848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,309.49x = 96,479.40 × 26,848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,309.49x = 2,590,349,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,349,361.16/64,309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,279.43

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