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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,427.04, 96,636.24 and 17,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,427.04, 96,636.24 and 17,676 is: 26,512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,427.04 : 96,636.24 = 17,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,427.04/96,636.24 = 17,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,427.04x = 96,636.24 × 17,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,427.04x = 1,708,142,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,142,178.24/64,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.81

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