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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,936, 149,905.44 and 26,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,936, 149,905.44 and 26,064 is: 39,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,936 : 149,905.44 = 26,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,936/149,905.44 = 26,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,936x = 149,905.44 × 26,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,936x = 3,907,135,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,135,388.16/99,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,096.38

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