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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,975.02, 89,687.15 and 38,107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,975.02, 89,687.15 and 38,107.72 is: 52,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,975.02 : 89,687.15 = 38,107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,975.02/89,687.15 = 38,107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,975.02x = 89,687.15 × 38,107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,975.02x = 3,417,772,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,772,799.80/64,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,601.34

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