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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,584, 89,095.68 and 45,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,584, 89,095.68 and 45,731.52 is: 63,088.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,584 : 89,095.68 = 45,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,584/89,095.68 = 45,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,584x = 89,095.68 × 45,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,584x = 4,074,480,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,480,871.83/64,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,088.08

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