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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,031.21, 96,058.08 and 21,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,031.21, 96,058.08 and 21,901.40 is: 32,855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,031.21 : 96,058.08 = 21,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,031.21/96,058.08 = 21,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,031.21x = 96,058.08 × 21,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,031.21x = 2,103,806,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,806,433.31/64,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,855.95

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