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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,658.78, 89,208.33 and 39,157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,658.78, 89,208.33 and 39,157.01 is: 54,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,658.78 : 89,208.33 = 39,157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,658.78/89,208.33 = 39,157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,658.78x = 89,208.33 × 39,157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,658.78x = 3,493,131,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,131,469.89/64,658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,024.09

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