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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,214.62, 96,134.52 and 37,478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,214.62, 96,134.52 and 37,478.68 is: 56,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,214.62 : 96,134.52 = 37,478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,214.62/96,134.52 = 37,478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,214.62x = 96,134.52 × 37,478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,214.62x = 3,602,994,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,994,912.03/64,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,108.64

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