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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,805, 89,430.90 and 34,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,805, 89,430.90 and 34,997 is: 48,295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,805 : 89,430.90 = 34,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,805/89,430.90 = 34,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,805x = 89,430.90 × 34,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,805x = 3,129,813,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,813,207.30/64,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,295.86

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