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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,122, 88,498.08 and 38,966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,122, 88,498.08 and 38,966.64 is: 53,779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,122 : 88,498.08 = 38,966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,122/88,498.08 = 38,966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,122x = 88,498.08 × 38,966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,122x = 3,448,472,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,472,824.05/64,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,779.87

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