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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,996.74, 89,696.10 and 38,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,996.74, 89,696.10 and 38,139.70 is: 52,633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,996.74 : 89,696.10 = 38,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,996.74/89,696.10 = 38,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,996.74x = 89,696.10 × 38,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,996.74x = 3,420,982,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,982,345.17/64,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,633.14

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