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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,898.15, 89,542.46 and 38,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,898.15, 89,542.46 and 38,026.25 is: 52,466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,898.15 : 89,542.46 = 38,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,898.15/89,542.46 = 38,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,898.15x = 89,542.46 × 38,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,898.15x = 3,404,963,331.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,963,331.73/64,898.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,466.27

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