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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,261.72, 88,681.62 and 37,419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,261.72, 88,681.62 and 37,419.88 is: 51,639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,261.72 : 88,681.62 = 37,419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,261.72/88,681.62 = 37,419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,261.72x = 88,681.62 × 37,419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,261.72x = 3,318,455,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,455,578.61/64,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,639.69

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