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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,872.40, 89,524.56 and 38,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,872.40, 89,524.56 and 38,030.80 is: 52,482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,872.40 : 89,524.56 = 38,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,872.40/89,524.56 = 38,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,872.40x = 89,524.56 × 38,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,872.40x = 3,404,690,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,690,636.45/64,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,482.88

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