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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,253.89, 96,266.31 and 54,797.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,253.89, 96,266.31 and 54,797.98 is: 82,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,253.89 : 96,266.31 = 54,797.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,253.89/96,266.31 = 54,797.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,253.89x = 96,266.31 × 54,797.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,253.89x = 5,275,199,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,199,330.05/64,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,099.30

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