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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,519, 96,778.50 and 20,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,519, 96,778.50 and 20,743 is: 31,114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,519 : 96,778.50 = 20,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,519/96,778.50 = 20,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,519x = 96,778.50 × 20,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,519x = 2,007,476,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,476,425.50/64,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,114.50

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