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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,315.31, 96,507.81 and 26,878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,315.31, 96,507.81 and 26,878.67 is: 40,332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,315.31 : 96,507.81 = 26,878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,315.31/96,507.81 = 26,878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,315.31x = 96,507.81 × 26,878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,315.31x = 2,594,001,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,001,456.78/64,315.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,332.57

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