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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,048.59, 88,394.82 and 37,191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,048.59, 88,394.82 and 37,191.09 is: 51,328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,048.59 : 88,394.82 = 37,191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,048.59/88,394.82 = 37,191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,048.59x = 88,394.82 × 37,191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,048.59x = 3,287,499,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,499,706.15/64,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,328.21

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