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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,312.52, 96,468.82 and 26,852.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,312.52, 96,468.82 and 26,852.18 is: 40,278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,312.52 : 96,468.82 = 26,852.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,312.52/96,468.82 = 26,852.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,312.52x = 96,468.82 × 26,852.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,312.52x = 2,590,398,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,398,119.03/64,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,278.29

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