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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,264.79, 96,397.19 and 17,524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,264.79, 96,397.19 and 17,524.55 is: 26,286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,264.79 : 96,397.19 = 17,524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,264.79/96,397.19 = 17,524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,264.79x = 96,397.19 × 17,524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,264.79x = 1,689,316,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,316,806.41/64,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,286.82

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