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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,248, 88,716.96 and 40,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,248, 88,716.96 and 40,414.56 is: 55,806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,248 : 88,716.96 = 40,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,248/88,716.96 = 40,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,248x = 88,716.96 × 40,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,248x = 3,585,456,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,456,902.94/64,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,806.51

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