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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,178.10, 96,265.35 and 29,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,178.10, 96,265.35 and 29,117.70 is: 43,675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,178.10 : 96,265.35 = 29,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,178.10/96,265.35 = 29,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,178.10x = 96,265.35 × 29,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,178.10x = 2,803,025,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,025,581.70/64,178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,675.73

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