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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,778.88, 97,205.52 and 27,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,778.88, 97,205.52 and 27,336 is: 41,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,778.88 : 97,205.52 = 27,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,778.88/97,205.52 = 27,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,778.88x = 97,205.52 × 27,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,778.88x = 2,657,210,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,210,094.72/64,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,019.70

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