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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,260, 88,682.04 and 39,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,260, 88,682.04 and 39,111.12 is: 53,975.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,260 : 88,682.04 = 39,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,260/88,682.04 = 39,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,260x = 88,682.04 × 39,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,260x = 3,468,453,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,453,908.28/64,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,975.32

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