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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,310.61, 88,751.79 and 38,816.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,310.61, 88,751.79 and 38,816.54 is: 53,568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,310.61 : 88,751.79 = 38,816.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,310.61/88,751.79 = 38,816.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,310.61x = 88,751.79 × 38,816.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,310.61x = 3,445,036,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,036,962.85/64,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,568.72

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