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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,971.37, 89,633.95 and 39,478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,971.37, 89,633.95 and 39,478.24 is: 54,463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,971.37 : 89,633.95 = 39,478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,971.37/89,633.95 = 39,478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,971.37x = 89,633.95 × 39,478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,971.37x = 3,538,590,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,590,590.25/64,971.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,463.84

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