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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,162, 96,241.38 and 17,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,162, 96,241.38 and 17,413.66 is: 26,120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,162 : 96,241.38 = 17,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,162/96,241.38 = 17,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,162x = 96,241.38 × 17,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,162x = 1,675,914,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,914,669.25/64,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,120.05

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