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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,970.73, 89,661.08 and 38,132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,970.73, 89,661.08 and 38,132.59 is: 52,623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,970.73 : 89,661.08 = 38,132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,970.73/89,661.08 = 38,132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,970.73x = 89,661.08 × 38,132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,970.73x = 3,419,009,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,009,202.60/64,970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,623.84

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