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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,764.52, 89,051.94 and 55,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,764.52, 89,051.94 and 55,316.20 is: 76,060.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,764.52 : 89,051.94 = 55,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,764.52/89,051.94 = 55,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,764.52x = 89,051.94 × 55,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,764.52x = 4,926,014,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,014,923.43/64,764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,060.39

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