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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,826, 97,268.28 and 37,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,826, 97,268.28 and 37,124 is: 55,702.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,826 : 97,268.28 = 37,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,826/97,268.28 = 37,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,826x = 97,268.28 × 37,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,826x = 3,610,987,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,987,626.72/64,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,702.77

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