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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,034.80, 88,383.76 and 38,905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,034.80, 88,383.76 and 38,905.36 is: 53,698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,034.80 : 88,383.76 = 38,905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,034.80/88,383.76 = 38,905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,034.80x = 88,383.76 × 38,905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,034.80x = 3,438,602,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,602,000.95/64,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,698.96

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