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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,022.16, 96,033.24 and 17,278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,022.16, 96,033.24 and 17,278.68 is: 25,918.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,022.16 : 96,033.24 = 17,278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,022.16/96,033.24 = 17,278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,022.16x = 96,033.24 × 17,278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,022.16x = 1,659,327,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,327,623.32/64,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,918.02

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