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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,241.34, 96,188.13 and 45,443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,241.34, 96,188.13 and 45,443.94 is: 68,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,241.34 : 96,188.13 = 45,443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,241.34/96,188.13 = 45,443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,241.34x = 96,188.13 × 45,443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,241.34x = 4,371,167,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,167,608.43/64,241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,042.91

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