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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,338, 96,539.91 and 30,642.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,338, 96,539.91 and 30,642.12 is: 45,978.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,338 : 96,539.91 = 30,642.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,338/96,539.91 = 30,642.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,338x = 96,539.91 × 30,642.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,338x = 2,958,187,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,187,507.01/64,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,978.85

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