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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,284.58, 96,390.76 and 44,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,284.58, 96,390.76 and 44,044.18 is: 66,041.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,284.58 : 96,390.76 = 44,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,284.58/96,390.76 = 44,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,284.58x = 96,390.76 × 44,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,284.58x = 4,245,451,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,451,983.78/64,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,041.53

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