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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,263.22, 88,683.69 and 37,421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,263.22, 88,683.69 and 37,421.38 is: 51,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,263.22 : 88,683.69 = 37,421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,263.22/88,683.69 = 37,421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,263.22x = 88,683.69 × 37,421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,263.22x = 3,318,666,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,666,063.29/64,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,641.76

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