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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,158.08, 96,235.49 and 17,409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,158.08, 96,235.49 and 17,409.74 is: 26,114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,158.08 : 96,235.49 = 17,409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,158.08/96,235.49 = 17,409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,158.08x = 96,235.49 × 17,409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,158.08x = 1,675,434,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,434,498.49/64,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,114.16

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