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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,164.76, 88,571.68 and 57,438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,164.76, 88,571.68 and 57,438.21 is: 79,286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,164.76 : 88,571.68 = 57,438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,164.76/88,571.68 = 57,438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,164.76x = 88,571.68 × 57,438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,164.76x = 5,087,398,944.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,398,944.44/64,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,286.50

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