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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,083.17, 96,127.40 and 21,992.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,083.17, 96,127.40 and 21,992.18 is: 32,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,083.17 : 96,127.40 = 21,992.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,083.17/96,127.40 = 21,992.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,083.17x = 96,127.40 × 21,992.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,083.17x = 2,114,050,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,050,658.08/64,083.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,989.17

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