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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,773.93, 64,171.82 and 17,805.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,773.93, 64,171.82 and 17,805.68 is: 26,713.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,773.93 : 64,171.82 = 17,805.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,773.93/64,171.82 = 17,805.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,773.93x = 64,171.82 × 17,805.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,773.93x = 1,142,622,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,622,891.94/42,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,713.07

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