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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,366.13, 96,555.87 and 17,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,366.13, 96,555.87 and 17,619 is: 26,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,366.13 : 96,555.87 = 17,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,366.13/96,555.87 = 17,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,366.13x = 96,555.87 × 17,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,366.13x = 1,701,217,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,217,873.53/64,366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,430.33

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