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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,611.96, 96,977.91 and 33,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,611.96, 96,977.91 and 33,044.58 is: 49,597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,611.96 : 96,977.91 = 33,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,611.96/96,977.91 = 33,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,611.96x = 96,977.91 × 33,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,611.96x = 3,204,594,305.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,594,305.23/64,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,597.54

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