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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,164.62, 144,235.77 and 26,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,164.62, 144,235.77 and 26,049.22 is: 39,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,164.62 : 144,235.77 = 26,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,164.62/144,235.77 = 26,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,164.62x = 144,235.77 × 26,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,164.62x = 3,757,229,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,229,304.60/96,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,070.81

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