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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,966.34, 95,949.51 and 17,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,966.34, 95,949.51 and 17,218 is: 25,827

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,966.34 : 95,949.51 = 17,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,966.34/95,949.51 = 17,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,966.34x = 95,949.51 × 17,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,966.34x = 1,652,058,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,058,663.18/63,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,827

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