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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,088.58, 88,435.26 and 38,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,088.58, 88,435.26 and 38,242.34 is: 52,770.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,088.58 : 88,435.26 = 38,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,088.58/88,435.26 = 38,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,088.58x = 88,435.26 × 38,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,088.58x = 3,381,971,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,971,280.91/64,088.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,770.26

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