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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,385.77, 88,870.88 and 38,888.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,385.77, 88,870.88 and 38,888.09 is: 53,676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,385.77 : 88,870.88 = 38,888.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,385.77/88,870.88 = 38,888.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,385.77x = 88,870.88 × 38,888.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,385.77x = 3,456,018,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,018,779.82/64,385.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,676.75

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