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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,863.63, 89,541.99 and 38,002.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,863.63, 89,541.99 and 38,002.41 is: 52,461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,863.63 : 89,541.99 = 38,002.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,863.63/89,541.99 = 38,002.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,863.63x = 89,541.99 × 38,002.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,863.63x = 3,402,811,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,811,416.20/64,863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,461.01

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