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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,008, 88,331.04 and 37,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,008, 88,331.04 and 37,512 is: 51,766.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,008 : 88,331.04 = 37,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,008/88,331.04 = 37,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,008x = 88,331.04 × 37,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,008x = 3,313,473,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,473,972.48/64,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,766.56

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