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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,056.91, 88,394.15 and 38,558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,056.91, 88,394.15 and 38,558.32 is: 53,207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,056.91 : 88,394.15 = 38,558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,056.91/88,394.15 = 38,558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,056.91x = 88,394.15 × 38,558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,056.91x = 3,408,329,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,329,921.83/64,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,207.84

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