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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,266.65, 96,284.78 and 55,050.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,266.65, 96,284.78 and 55,050.65 is: 82,477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,266.65 : 96,284.78 = 55,050.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,266.65/96,284.78 = 55,050.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,266.65x = 96,284.78 × 55,050.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,266.65x = 5,300,539,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,539,448.85/64,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,477.29

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