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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,011.70, 96,017.55 and 37,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,011.70, 96,017.55 and 37,767.70 is: 56,651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,011.70 : 96,017.55 = 37,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,011.70/96,017.55 = 37,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,011.70x = 96,017.55 × 37,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,011.70x = 3,626,362,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,362,023.14/64,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,651.55

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