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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,033.91, 88,362.93 and 38,548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,033.91, 88,362.93 and 38,548.54 is: 53,194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,033.91 : 88,362.93 = 38,548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,033.91/88,362.93 = 38,548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,033.91x = 88,362.93 × 38,548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,033.91x = 3,406,262,196.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,262,196.63/64,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,194.66

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