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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,163, 96,242.88 and 17,414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,163, 96,242.88 and 17,414.66 is: 26,121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,163 : 96,242.88 = 17,414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,163/96,242.88 = 17,414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,163x = 96,242.88 × 17,414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,163x = 1,676,037,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,037,032.62/64,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,121.55

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