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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,399, 88,840.38 and 45,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,399, 88,840.38 and 45,546.52 is: 62,832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,399 : 88,840.38 = 45,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,399/88,840.38 = 45,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,399x = 88,840.38 × 45,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,399x = 4,046,370,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,370,144.48/64,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,832.81

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