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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,419.61, 96,627.84 and 24,976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,419.61, 96,627.84 and 24,976.74 is: 37,464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,419.61 : 96,627.84 = 24,976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,419.61/96,627.84 = 24,976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,419.61x = 96,627.84 × 24,976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,419.61x = 2,413,448,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,448,161.60/64,419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,464.49

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