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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,272.68, 96,214.46 and 58,349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,272.68, 96,214.46 and 58,349.55 is: 87,347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,272.68 : 96,214.46 = 58,349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,272.68/96,214.46 = 58,349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,272.68x = 96,214.46 × 58,349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,272.68x = 5,614,070,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,070,444.49/64,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,347.69

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