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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,220.66, 88,660.14 and 38,733.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,220.66, 88,660.14 and 38,733.45 is: 53,473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,220.66 : 88,660.14 = 38,733.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,220.66/88,660.14 = 38,733.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,220.66x = 88,660.14 × 38,733.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,220.66x = 3,434,113,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,113,099.68/64,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,473.65

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