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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,861.54, 97,292.58 and 18,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,861.54, 97,292.58 and 18,114.28 is: 27,171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,861.54 : 97,292.58 = 18,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,861.54/97,292.58 = 18,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,861.54x = 97,292.58 × 18,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,861.54x = 1,762,385,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,385,036.04/64,861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,171.50

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