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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,429.94, 88,891.88 and 38,944.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,429.94, 88,891.88 and 38,944.10 is: 53,729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,429.94 : 88,891.88 = 38,944.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,429.94/88,891.88 = 38,944.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,429.94x = 88,891.88 × 38,944.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,429.94x = 3,461,814,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,814,263.91/64,429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,729.90

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