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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,060.36, 88,410.80 and 37,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,060.36, 88,410.80 and 37,204 is: 51,345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,060.36 : 88,410.80 = 37,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,060.36/88,410.80 = 37,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,060.36x = 88,410.80 × 37,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,060.36x = 3,289,235,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,235,403.20/64,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,345.88

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