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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,146.87, 96,220.08 and 17,399.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,146.87, 96,220.08 and 17,399.79 is: 26,099.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,146.87 : 96,220.08 = 17,399.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,146.87/96,220.08 = 17,399.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,146.87x = 96,220.08 × 17,399.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,146.87x = 1,674,209,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,209,185.78/64,146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.62

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