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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,451.64, 96,712.02 and 27,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,451.64, 96,712.02 and 27,507 is: 41,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,451.64 : 96,712.02 = 27,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,451.64/96,712.02 = 27,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,451.64x = 96,712.02 × 27,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,451.64x = 2,660,257,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,257,534.14/64,451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,275.25

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