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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,411, 88,870.33 and 37,180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,411, 88,870.33 and 37,180.42 is: 51,299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,411 : 88,870.33 = 37,180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,411/88,870.33 = 37,180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,411x = 88,870.33 × 37,180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,411x = 3,304,236,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,236,194.94/64,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,299.25

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