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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,462.14, 96,689.31 and 38,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,462.14, 96,689.31 and 38,333.16 is: 57,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,462.14 : 96,689.31 = 38,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,462.14/96,689.31 = 38,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,462.14x = 96,689.31 × 38,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,462.14x = 3,706,406,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,406,790.52/64,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,497.42

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