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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,278.23, 88,612.65 and 47,252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,278.23, 88,612.65 and 47,252.43 is: 65,141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,278.23 : 88,612.65 = 47,252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,278.23/88,612.65 = 47,252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,278.23x = 88,612.65 × 47,252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,278.23x = 4,187,163,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,163,041.24/64,278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,141.24

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