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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,316.22, 96,474.36 and 26,855.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,316.22, 96,474.36 and 26,855.87 is: 40,283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,316.22 : 96,474.36 = 26,855.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,316.22/96,474.36 = 26,855.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,316.22x = 96,474.36 × 26,855.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,316.22x = 2,590,902,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,902,388.12/64,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,283.81

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