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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,436.42, 96,540.30 and 26,913.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,436.42, 96,540.30 and 26,913.95 is: 40,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,436.42 : 96,540.30 = 26,913.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,436.42/96,540.30 = 26,913.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,436.42x = 96,540.30 × 26,913.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,436.42x = 2,598,280,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,280,324.48/64,436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,323.16

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