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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,281.83, 96,442.38 and 28,772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,281.83, 96,442.38 and 28,772.96 is: 43,168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,281.83 : 96,442.38 = 28,772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,281.83/96,442.38 = 28,772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,281.83x = 96,442.38 × 28,772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,281.83x = 2,774,932,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,932,259.83/64,281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,168.22

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