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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,033.12, 96,051.36 and 17,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,033.12, 96,051.36 and 17,285.84 is: 25,929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,033.12 : 96,051.36 = 17,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,033.12/96,051.36 = 17,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,033.12x = 96,051.36 × 17,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,033.12x = 1,660,328,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,328,440.74/64,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,929.21

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