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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,312.13, 96,468.20 and 26,851.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,312.13, 96,468.20 and 26,851.82 is: 40,277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,312.13 : 96,468.20 = 26,851.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,312.13/96,468.20 = 26,851.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,312.13x = 96,468.20 × 26,851.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,312.13x = 2,590,346,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,346,226.22/64,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,277.72

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