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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,082.36, 96,115.89 and 17,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,082.36, 96,115.89 and 17,338.88 is: 26,006.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,082.36 : 96,115.89 = 17,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,082.36/96,115.89 = 17,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,082.36x = 96,115.89 × 17,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,082.36x = 1,666,541,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,541,882.80/64,082.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.25

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