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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,274.68, 96,217.46 and 58,351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,274.68, 96,217.46 and 58,351.55 is: 87,350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,274.68 : 96,217.46 = 58,351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,274.68/96,217.46 = 58,351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,274.68x = 96,217.46 × 58,351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,274.68x = 5,614,437,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,437,928.06/64,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,350.69

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