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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,007.26, 88,345.83 and 38,877.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,007.26, 88,345.83 and 38,877.82 is: 53,661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,007.26 : 88,345.83 = 38,877.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,007.26/88,345.83 = 38,877.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,007.26x = 88,345.83 × 38,877.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,007.26x = 3,434,693,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,693,276.49/64,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,661.00

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