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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,486.08, 89,009.37 and 38,992.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,486.08, 89,009.37 and 38,992.50 is: 53,820.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,486.08 : 89,009.37 = 38,992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,486.08/89,009.37 = 38,992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,486.08x = 89,009.37 × 38,992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,486.08x = 3,470,697,859.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,697,859.73/64,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,820.88

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