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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,886.02, 89,525.74 and 38,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,886.02, 89,525.74 and 38,014.08 is: 52,449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,886.02 : 89,525.74 = 38,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,886.02/89,525.74 = 38,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,886.02x = 89,525.74 × 38,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,886.02x = 3,403,238,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,238,642.42/64,886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,449.49

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