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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,962.62, 89,623.10 and 38,095.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,962.62, 89,623.10 and 38,095.19 is: 52,556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,962.62 : 89,623.10 = 38,095.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,962.62/89,623.10 = 38,095.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,962.62x = 89,623.10 × 38,095.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,962.62x = 3,414,208,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,208,832.41/64,962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,556.51

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