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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,312.77, 96,469.19 and 26,852.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,312.77, 96,469.19 and 26,852.43 is: 40,278.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,312.77 : 96,469.19 = 26,852.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,312.77/96,469.19 = 26,852.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,312.77x = 96,469.19 × 26,852.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,312.77x = 2,590,432,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,432,037.37/64,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,278.66

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