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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,847.08, 89,495.86 and 38,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,847.08, 89,495.86 and 38,012.14 is: 52,460.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,847.08 : 89,495.86 = 38,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,847.08/89,495.86 = 38,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,847.08x = 89,495.86 × 38,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,847.08x = 3,401,929,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,929,159.74/64,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,460.79

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