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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,179.81, 96,228.71 and 30,833.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,179.81, 96,228.71 and 30,833.53 is: 46,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,179.81 : 96,228.71 = 30,833.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,179.81/96,228.71 = 30,833.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,179.81x = 96,228.71 × 30,833.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,179.81x = 2,967,070,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,070,537.53/64,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,230.59

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