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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,150.12, 96,225.18 and 17,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,150.12, 96,225.18 and 17,403 is: 26,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,150.12 : 96,225.18 = 17,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,150.12/96,225.18 = 17,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,150.12x = 96,225.18 × 17,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,150.12x = 1,674,606,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,606,807.54/64,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.50

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