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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,252.08, 96,366.51 and 17,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,252.08, 96,366.51 and 17,494.02 is: 26,237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,252.08 : 96,366.51 = 17,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,252.08/96,366.51 = 17,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,252.08x = 96,366.51 × 17,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,252.08x = 1,685,837,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,837,653.27/64,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,237.87

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