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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,211.20, 96,464.58 and 45,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,211.20, 96,464.58 and 45,537.40 is: 68,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,211.20 : 96,464.58 = 45,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,211.20/96,464.58 = 45,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,211.20x = 96,464.58 × 45,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,211.20x = 4,392,746,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,746,165.29/64,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,410.90

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