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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,148.61, 96,222.93 and 17,401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,148.61, 96,222.93 and 17,401.50 is: 26,102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,148.61 : 96,222.93 = 17,401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,148.61/96,222.93 = 17,401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,148.61x = 96,222.93 × 17,401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,148.61x = 1,674,423,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,423,316.40/64,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.25

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