Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,693.13, 97,039.69 and 17,946
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,693.13, 97,039.69 and 17,946 is: 26,919
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,693.13 : 97,039.69 = 17,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,693.13/97,039.69 = 17,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,693.13x = 97,039.69 × 17,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,693.13x = 1,741,474,231.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,741,474,231.88/64,693.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,919
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