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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,399.61, 96,581.97 and 26,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,399.61, 96,581.97 and 26,952 is: 40,420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,399.61 : 96,581.97 = 26,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,399.61/96,581.97 = 26,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,399.61x = 96,581.97 × 26,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,399.61x = 2,603,077,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,077,255.44/64,399.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,420.70

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