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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,849.93, 89,512.89 and 38,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,849.93, 89,512.89 and 38,001.16 is: 52,453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,849.93 : 89,512.89 = 38,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,849.93/89,512.89 = 38,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,849.93x = 89,512.89 × 38,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,849.93x = 3,401,593,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,593,624.34/64,849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,453.31

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