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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,427.52, 96,549.84 and 26,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,427.52, 96,549.84 and 26,947.20 is: 40,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,427.52 : 96,549.84 = 26,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,427.52/96,549.84 = 26,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,427.52x = 96,549.84 × 26,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,427.52x = 2,601,747,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,747,848.45/64,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,382.55

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