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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,027.46, 96,052.46 and 21,897.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,027.46, 96,052.46 and 21,897.63 is: 32,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,027.46 : 96,052.46 = 21,897.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,027.46/96,052.46 = 21,897.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,027.46x = 96,052.46 × 21,897.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,027.46x = 2,103,321,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,321,120.18/64,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,850.30

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