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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,976.74, 89,668.64 and 38,119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,976.74, 89,668.64 and 38,119.71 is: 52,605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,976.74 : 89,668.64 = 38,119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,976.74/89,668.64 = 38,119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,976.74x = 89,668.64 × 38,119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,976.74x = 3,418,142,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,142,552.89/64,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,605.63

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