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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,384.61, 96,575.09 and 17,637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,384.61, 96,575.09 and 17,637.48 is: 26,455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,384.61 : 96,575.09 = 17,637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,384.61/96,575.09 = 17,637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,384.61x = 96,575.09 × 17,637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,384.61x = 1,703,341,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,341,130.19/64,384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.72

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