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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,346.56, 88,798.72 and 38,854.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,346.56, 88,798.72 and 38,854.08 is: 53,618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,346.56 : 88,798.72 = 38,854.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,346.56/88,798.72 = 38,854.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,346.56x = 88,798.72 × 38,854.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,346.56x = 3,450,192,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,192,570.78/64,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,618.91

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