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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,948.80, 89,638.38 and 38,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,948.80, 89,638.38 and 38,100 is: 52,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,948.80 : 89,638.38 = 38,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,948.80/89,638.38 = 38,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,948.80x = 89,638.38 × 38,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,948.80x = 3,415,222,278
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,222,278/64,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,583.30

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