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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,714.67, 97,057.39 and 25,251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,714.67, 97,057.39 and 25,251.47 is: 37,871.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,714.67 : 97,057.39 = 25,251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,714.67/97,057.39 = 25,251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,714.67x = 97,057.39 × 25,251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,714.67x = 2,450,841,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,841,771.86/64,714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,871.50

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