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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,163.64, 96,247.14 and 30,421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,163.64, 96,247.14 and 30,421.74 is: 45,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,163.64 : 96,247.14 = 30,421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,163.64/96,247.14 = 30,421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,163.64x = 96,247.14 × 30,421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,163.64x = 2,928,005,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,005,468.82/64,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,633.41

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