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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,528, 96,795.65 and 22,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,528, 96,795.65 and 22,975 is: 34,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,528 : 96,795.65 = 22,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,528/96,795.65 = 22,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,528x = 96,795.65 × 22,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,528x = 2,223,880,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,880,058.75/64,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,463.80

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