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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,723.84, 89,301.42 and 37,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,723.84, 89,301.42 and 37,873 is: 52,254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,723.84 : 89,301.42 = 37,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,723.84/89,301.42 = 37,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,723.84x = 89,301.42 × 37,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,723.84x = 3,382,112,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,112,679.66/64,723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,254.51

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