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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,317.62, 96,476.47 and 26,857.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,317.62, 96,476.47 and 26,857.28 is: 40,285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,317.62 : 96,476.47 = 26,857.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,317.62/96,476.47 = 26,857.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,317.62x = 96,476.47 × 26,857.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,317.62x = 2,591,095,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,095,742.25/64,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,285.94

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