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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,178.21, 96,266.97 and 17,431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,178.21, 96,266.97 and 17,431.08 is: 26,146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,178.21 : 96,266.97 = 17,431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,178.21/96,266.97 = 17,431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,178.21x = 96,266.97 × 17,431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,178.21x = 1,678,037,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,037,255.43/64,178.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,146.53

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