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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,706.94, 96,980.49 and 27,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,706.94, 96,980.49 and 27,253.89 is: 40,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,706.94 : 96,980.49 = 27,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,706.94/96,980.49 = 27,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,706.94x = 96,980.49 × 27,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,706.94x = 2,643,095,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,095,606.61/64,706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,847.17

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