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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,315.82, 88,727.55 and 38,807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,315.82, 88,727.55 and 38,807.96 is: 53,537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,315.82 : 88,727.55 = 38,807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,315.82/88,727.55 = 38,807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,315.82x = 88,727.55 × 38,807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,315.82x = 3,443,335,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,335,339.52/64,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,537.92

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