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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,011.53, 96,017.30 and 17,264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,011.53, 96,017.30 and 17,264.41 is: 25,896.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,011.53 : 96,017.30 = 17,264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,011.53/96,017.30 = 17,264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,011.53x = 96,017.30 × 17,264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,011.53x = 1,657,682,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,682,034.29/64,011.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,896.62

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