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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,284.95, 88,718.72 and 37,435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,284.95, 88,718.72 and 37,435.88 is: 51,664.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,284.95 : 88,718.72 = 37,435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,284.95/88,718.72 = 37,435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,284.95x = 88,718.72 × 37,435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,284.95x = 3,321,263,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,263,355.67/64,284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,664.71

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