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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,651.21, 96,983.57 and 17,904.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,651.21, 96,983.57 and 17,904.09 is: 26,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,651.21 : 96,983.57 = 17,904.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,651.21/96,983.57 = 17,904.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,651.21x = 96,983.57 × 17,904.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,651.21x = 1,736,402,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,402,565.80/64,651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,858.01

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