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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,391.13, 96,571.89 and 17,647.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,391.13, 96,571.89 and 17,647.65 is: 26,467.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,391.13 : 96,571.89 = 17,647.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,391.13/96,571.89 = 17,647.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,391.13x = 96,571.89 × 17,647.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,391.13x = 1,704,266,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,266,914.56/64,391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,467.42

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