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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,158.23, 96,237.40 and 17,411.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,158.23, 96,237.40 and 17,411.11 is: 26,116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,158.23 : 96,237.40 = 17,411.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,158.23/96,237.40 = 17,411.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,158.23x = 96,237.40 × 17,411.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,158.23x = 1,675,599,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,599,673.39/64,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,116.67

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