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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,421.32, 96,617.40 and 29,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,421.32, 96,617.40 and 29,371 is: 44,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,421.32 : 96,617.40 = 29,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,421.32/96,617.40 = 29,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,421.32x = 96,617.40 × 29,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,421.32x = 2,837,749,655.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,749,655.40/64,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,049.85

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