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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,475.04, 96,740.28 and 34,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,475.04, 96,740.28 and 34,914 is: 52,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,475.04 : 96,740.28 = 34,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,475.04/96,740.28 = 34,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,475.04x = 96,740.28 × 34,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,475.04x = 3,377,590,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,590,135.92/64,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,386.01

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