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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,407, 88,851.42 and 45,554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,407, 88,851.42 and 45,554.52 is: 62,843.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,407 : 88,851.42 = 45,554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,407/88,851.42 = 45,554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,407x = 88,851.42 × 45,554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,407x = 4,047,583,789.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,583,789.42/64,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,843.85

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