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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,273.05, 96,382.94 and 24,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,273.05, 96,382.94 and 24,285.13 is: 36,417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,273.05 : 96,382.94 = 24,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,273.05/96,382.94 = 24,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,273.05x = 96,382.94 × 24,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,273.05x = 2,340,671,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,671,865.30/64,273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,417.63

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