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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,944.06, 89,637.72 and 38,095.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,944.06, 89,637.72 and 38,095.21 is: 52,580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,944.06 : 89,637.72 = 38,095.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,944.06/89,637.72 = 38,095.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,944.06x = 89,637.72 × 38,095.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,944.06x = 3,414,767,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,767,767.32/64,944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,580.14

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