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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,656.71, 96,991.82 and 17,909.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,656.71, 96,991.82 and 17,909.59 is: 26,866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,656.71 : 96,991.82 = 17,909.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,656.71/96,991.82 = 17,909.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,656.71x = 96,991.82 × 17,909.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,656.71x = 1,737,083,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,083,155.05/64,656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,866.25

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