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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,294.43, 96,367.12 and 38,021.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,294.43, 96,367.12 and 38,021.27 is: 56,987.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,294.43 : 96,367.12 = 38,021.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,294.43/96,367.12 = 38,021.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,294.43x = 96,367.12 × 38,021.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,294.43x = 3,663,999,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,999,711.75/64,294.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,987.83

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